“Selling, licensing, or purchasing Platform Data.”
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The prohibition covers both outbound transactions (selling or licensing) and inbound transactions (purchasing), meaning Platform Data cannot be monetized or acquired as a commercial asset.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is a noun phrase without explicit prohibitory language in the text provided; the prohibition is inferred from the clause type and name. However, the phrasing is consistent with a standard prohibited-conduct list, making confidence high.
Developers may not sell, license, or purchase Platform Data under any circumstances.
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"Selling, licensing, or purchasing Platform Data.Excerpt from Meta's Platform Policy
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The prohibition covers both outbound transactions (selling or licensing) and inbound transactions (purchasing), meaning Platform Data cannot be monetized or acquired as a commercial asset.
Developers may not sell, license, or purchase Platform Data under any circumstances.
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