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use the Service to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited email
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Assist or permit any persons in engaging in any of the activities described above
"distribute or enable any malware, spyware, adware or other malicious codeExcerpt from Descript's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “distribute or enable any malware, spyware, adware or other malicious code”
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