If you send Datadog anything through their website — feedback, ideas, questions — they can use it however they want, forever, without paying you.
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 clause authorizes Datadog to exercise comprehensive intellectual property rights over submitted content without restriction on duration, exclusivity, compensation, or medium of exploitation. The perpetual and irrevocable nature means these rights do not expire and cannot be withdrawn once granted.
Removal of this provision eliminates Datadog's broad license to use, modify, and create derivative works from user-submitted content, potentially reducing Datadog's rights over user content contributions.
View full change record →Any content you submit via the Datadog website — including technical feedback or product suggestions — is licensed to Datadog royalty-free and perpetually, meaning you cannot later restrict Datadog's use of that material.
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1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates intellectual property law (17 U.S.C.
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The clause authorizes Datadog to exercise comprehensive intellectual property rights over submitted content without restriction on duration, exclusivity, compensation, or medium of exploitation. The perpetual and irrevocable nature means these rights do not expire and cannot be withdrawn once granted.
Any content you submit via the Datadog website — including technical feedback or product suggestions — is licensed to Datadog royalty-free and perpetually, meaning you cannot later restrict Datadog's use of that material.
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