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Cloud Computing Platform Scope

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What it is

This agreement covers your use of Neon's cloud database service, which is a proprietary platform meaning Neon controls the underlying technology and can change or restrict access to it subject to the agreement's terms.

This analysis describes what Neon's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The proprietary nature of the platform means customers depend on Neon's continued operation, pricing decisions, and feature availability, with limited recourse if the platform changes in ways that affect their workloads.

Interpretive note: The specific features, limitations, and modification rights associated with the platform scope depend on full agreement provisions not visible in the truncated document.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Businesses that build applications on Neon's cloud database platform should understand that their access depends on Neon's ongoing operation of a proprietary system, which creates vendor dependency risk that should be factored into technical architecture and business continuity planning.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Review Neon's documentation to understand data export and portability options for your databases, and establish a regular data backup process independent of the Neon platform.

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governs Customer's use of the Neon proprietary cloud computing platform

Excerpt from Neon's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cloud computing platform agreements engage data protection frameworks including GDPR (particularly regarding data portability and processor obligations), CCPA, and sector-specific regulations if the Customer operates in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated …

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Neon Terms of Service
Entity
Neon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007732
Document ID
CA-D-00685
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4133d284bb924c6c749461aeb90835a0680daf48068ac210d1085a90a5339ef1
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Neon
Document: Neon Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007732
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:50:58 UTC
SHA-256: 4133d284bb924c6c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/neon/neon-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-007732/cloud-computing-platform-scope/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Neon's Cloud Computing Platform Scope clause do?

The proprietary nature of the platform means customers depend on Neon's continued operation, pricing decisions, and feature availability, with limited recourse if the platform changes in ways that affect their workloads.

How does this clause affect you?

Businesses that build applications on Neon's cloud database platform should understand that their access depends on Neon's ongoing operation of a proprietary system, which creates vendor dependency risk that should be factored into technical architecture and business continuity planning.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Neon?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Neon.