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General Motors · GM Terms of Use · View original document ↗

Prohibition on Commercial Use Without GM Approval

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 281 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What does General Motors prohibit users from using the Web site for?
General Motors prohibits users from using the Web site for any commercial use without GM's express approval.
Can users use the Web site for commercial use without GM's express approval?
General Motors prohibits users from using the Web site for any commercial use without GM's express approval.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Any commercial activity on the Web site—beyond what GM expressly approves—is contractually prohibited, exposing users to enforcement action for unauthorized commercial use.

Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, indicating that a list of specific prohibited commercial uses follows in the full document. Those specifics are not captured in the canonical claim.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users may not use the Web site for commercial purposes unless General Motors has expressly approved that use.

How other platforms handle this

TikTok Medium

use TikTok Content...another user's content or generative AI-enabled features for commercial purposes unless permitted by TikTok USDS Joint Venture or the user, respectively...

Tinder Medium

Use our Services in relation to any political campaign financing or for the purpose of influencing any election, other than sharing your own personal political opinions;

Hulu Medium

index, frame, embed or link to the Services in a manner not authorized by us, or to collect information about users for the purpose of sending, facilitating, or encouraging unsolicited bulk or other communications

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree not to use the Web site, for any commercial use. Prohibited commercial use includes any of the following actions taken without GM's express approval...

Excerpt from General Motors's GM Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
GM Terms of Use
Entity
General Motors
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072268
Document ID
CA-D-00614
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a3bb4d0654bfa47c9dca169fe2d6c14bd7819bfa825dcd124b3a3edff397ab2a
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:39 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: General Motors
Document: GM Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-072268
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:39:21 UTC
SHA-256: a3bb4d0654bfa47c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/general-motors/gm-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-072268/prohibition-on-commercial-use-without-gm-approval/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does General Motors's Prohibition on Commercial Use Without GM Approval clause do?

Any commercial activity on the Web site—beyond what GM expressly approves—is contractually prohibited, exposing users to enforcement action for unauthorized commercial use.

How does this clause affect you?

Users may not use the Web site for commercial purposes unless General Motors has expressly approved that use.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 281 platforms. See the full comparison.

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