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Linear · Linear Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Linear may suspend access for harmful use

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 277 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

May Linear suspend Customer's access to the Service?
Linear may suspend Customer's access to the Service if, in Linear's reasonable judgment, Customer's use causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service.
Can Linear suspend Customer's access if Customer's use causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service?
Linear may suspend Customer's access to the Service if, in Linear's reasonable judgment, Customer's use causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The suspension power is triggered by Linear's reasonable judgment of significant harm, including likely future harm, giving Linear discretion to act before actual harm fully materialises.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your access to the Service may be suspended if Linear reasonably judges that your use causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If Customer (including Users) is using the Service in a manner that, in Linear's reasonable judgment, causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service...Linear may suspend Customer's access.

Excerpt from Linear's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

DSA
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Linear Terms of Service
Entity
Linear
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-071539
Document ID
CA-D-00549
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9cca26e0a660105ad1c14c40d507c56845e5f2be3994628be16f6f9a072e318f
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Linear
Document: Linear Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-071539
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:58:38 UTC
SHA-256: 9cca26e0a660105a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linear/linear-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-071539/linear-may-suspend-access-for-harmful-use/
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 Linear's Linear may suspend access for harmful use clause do?

The suspension power is triggered by Linear's reasonable judgment of significant harm, including likely future harm, giving Linear discretion to act before actual harm fully materialises.

How does this clause affect you?

Your access to the Service may be suspended if Linear reasonably judges that your use causes or is likely to cause significant harm to Linear or the Service.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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