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Prohibition on Unauthorized Data Aggregation and Profiling

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes operational boundaries on data utilization by API users, requiring that data processing activities remain tethered to direct service delivery functions rather than enabling secondary commercial data operations. The restriction limits derivative uses of API-sourced data that would otherwise expand value extraction from user information.

Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text of this provision was not fully retrievable from the truncated document; the excerpt reflects the substantive content as described in accessible portions of Meta's Platform Terms, and the precise wording may vary from the source document.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision constrains how application developers may process and commercialize user data obtained through the API. Users' data obtained by developers through Llama API access is subject to restrictions that prevent its use for profile augmentation unrelated to service provision or for commercial data brokerage activities.

How other platforms handle this

FanDuel Medium

Please note that we do not knowingly sell the personal information of minors under 16 years of age without legally-required affirmative authorization. Please note that we do not knowingly sell the personal information of minors under 16 years of age.

OpenAI Medium

Don't claim to be human when directly and sincerely asked, use AI to deceive people about its fundamental nature, or impersonate real people or organizations in misleading ways.

Runway Medium

You may not use Runway's tools to build or support systems designed for mass surveillance, tracking of individuals without their consent, or the unlawful monitoring of protected groups or activities.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You must not use data obtained from Meta to build or augment user profiles for purposes other than what is necessary to provide services to your users. You must not use data obtained from Meta to create data brokers, sell insights derived from user data, or otherwise commercially exploit user information beyond the scope of your permitted use.

— Excerpt from Meta's Llama API Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Llama API Terms of Service
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010560
Document ID
CA-D-00778
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
baefabd2047c61b77d3dbc86fb3962da868600ef84c32db58013c52ddbab3929
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 11:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Llama API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010560
Captured: 2026-05-11 11:49:07 UTC
SHA-256: baefabd2047c61b7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/llama-api-terms-of-service/prohibition-on-unauthorized-data-aggregation-and-profiling/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Prohibition on Unauthorized Data Aggregation and Profiling clause do?

This clause establishes operational boundaries on data utilization by API users, requiring that data processing activities remain tethered to direct service delivery functions rather than enabling secondary commercial data operations. The restriction limits derivative uses of API-sourced data that would otherwise expand value extraction from user information.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision constrains how application developers may process and commercialize user data obtained through the API. Users' data obtained by developers through Llama API access is subject to restrictions that prevent its use for profile augmentation unrelated to service provision or for commercial data brokerage activities.

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