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Prohibition on Security Circumvention and Abuse

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What it is

The policy prohibits using Klaviyo's platform to disrupt platform infrastructure, transmit malicious code, or attempt unauthorized access to any platform component.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes standard platform security conditions and creates contractual grounds for account termination in the event of security-related misuse, independent of any criminal liability that may arise under applicable computer fraud statutes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, account holders are prohibited from transmitting malicious code, disrupting platform operations, or attempting unauthorized system access through Klaviyo. Violations may result in account suspension or termination as stated in the policy's enforcement provisions.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may not use Klaviyo to engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the platform or its infrastructure, including but not limited to transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform.

— Excerpt from Klaviyo's Klaviyo Acceptable Use Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for US-based violations, and equivalent statutes in the EU (Network and Information Security Directive) and UK (Computer Misuse Act) for international users. The provision creates contractual liability in addition to any applicable criminal or civil liability. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. This is a standard platform security provision found in substantially all SaaS acceptable use policies. The primary compliance implication is ensuring that authorized API access and integration configurations do not inadvertently trigger this provision. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Developer and API users should ensure that automated data import and integration workflows comply with Klaviyo's API rate limits and access authorization requirements to avoid triggering this provision. EU users should note that unauthorized access provisions may engage national cybercrime statutes in addition to contractual enforcement. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Businesses using third-party integrations or API-connected tools to access Klaviyo should ensure those integrations operate within authorized parameters. Vendor contracts for third-party Klaviyo connectors should include representations about authorized access and security compliance. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: IT and security teams should review all API integrations and automated workflows connected to Klaviyo to confirm they operate within authorized access parameters. Security incident response plans should address the potential for account suspension following any detected security event involving Klaviyo credentials.

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Document information
Document
Klaviyo Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Klaviyo
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012227
Document ID
CA-D-00891
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
578ec9f348d6af8e5199109ce599f9a686c906b817ec81fd919e4b291d478c70
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:52 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Klaviyo
Document: Klaviyo Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012227
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:52:43 UTC
SHA-256: 578ec9f348d6af8e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/klaviyo/klaviyo-acceptable-use-policy/prohibition-on-security-circumvention-and-abuse/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Klaviyo's Prohibition on Security Circumvention and Abuse clause do?

This provision establishes standard platform security conditions and creates contractual grounds for account termination in the event of security-related misuse, independent of any criminal liability that may arise under applicable computer fraud statutes.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, account holders are prohibited from transmitting malicious code, disrupting platform operations, or attempting unauthorized system access through Klaviyo. Violations may result in account suspension or termination as stated in the policy's enforcement provisions.

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