Users are prohibited from using Datadog's website in ways that are illegal, harmful to the site's operation, or disruptive to other users.
This analysis describes what Datadog's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The terms establish use restrictions that, if violated, could result in termination of access, and the broadly worded prohibition on uses that 'could damage' the site may be interpreted broadly by Datadog in assessing user conduct.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'could damage' is broadly worded and its application to specific user behaviors may depend on Datadog's discretionary interpretation.
Users who violate these use restrictions, including through automated access, scraping, or other activities Datadog may deem harmful, risk having their access to the site suspended or terminated under the terms.
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"You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site.— Excerpt from Datadog's Datadog Terms of Use
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Prohibited use clauses in website terms may interact with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the US and similar statutes in other jurisdictions, where unauthorized or prohibited access could have legal consequences beyond contract termination. EU users may have rights regarding account suspension that require evaluation under applicable consumer law. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low for standard business users. Medium for organizations that conduct automated access, security research, or data aggregation activities involving the Datadog website. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The CFAA's application to terms-of-service violations has been subject to ongoing judicial interpretation in the US, and enforcement scope may vary. EU organizations should evaluate whether automated access for legitimate business purposes could be characterized as prohibited under this clause. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams and developers who integrate with Datadog's web properties should confirm whether their access patterns are consistent with these use restrictions and with any separately published API or developer terms. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations conducting security assessments or penetration testing involving Datadog's website should obtain explicit written authorization prior to testing, as the prohibited use clause could otherwise be interpreted to cover such activities.
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The terms establish use restrictions that, if violated, could result in termination of access, and the broadly worded prohibition on uses that 'could damage' the site may be interpreted broadly by Datadog in assessing user conduct.
Users who violate these use restrictions, including through automated access, scraping, or other activities Datadog may deem harmful, risk having their access to the site suspended or terminated under the terms.
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