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use the Service to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited email
Send or otherwise transmit to or through the Websites and Platforms chain letters, unsolicited messages, so-called "spamming" or "phishing" messages, or messages marketing or advertising goods and services
You agree that you will not submit any fake content (including without limitation any username, likeness, or profile) to willfully and credibly impersonate another person, whether actual or fictitious.
"send distribute or post spam, unsolicited or bulk commercial electronic communications, chain letters, or pyramid schemesExcerpt from Descript's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “send distribute or post spam, unsolicited or bulk commercial electronic communications, chain letters, or pyramid schemes”
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