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Developer Terms

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What it is

Notion's Developer Terms govern the use of Notion's API and developer tools by third-party developers building integrations or applications on top of the Notion platform.

This analysis describes what Notion'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Developers building integrations with Notion are subject to separate terms that may impose restrictions on data access, storage, and use of content retrieved via the API, which affects both the developers and the end users whose data those integrations access.

Interpretive note: The full text of the Developer Terms is not reproduced in this index document; all characterizations are inferred from the document's structure and standard industry practice for API developer agreements.

Change history

modified May 22, 2026

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers who use third-party applications that connect to Notion via the API should be aware that those applications are governed by Notion's Developer Terms, which may restrict how their Notion data can be accessed, stored, or used by the developer. The full scope of these restrictions requires review of the linked Developer Terms document.

How other platforms handle this

Meta Medium

We may audit your app and your use of Platform to confirm compliance with these Terms and our other policies, and you agree to cooperate with any audit we conduct, including by providing access to relevant records and personnel.

MetaMask Medium

We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Developer Terms engage privacy law to the extent developers access personal data of Notion users via the API, implicating GDPR for EU user data, CCPA for California user data, and FTC Act requirements. Developers building applications that access health, financial, or education data via Notion may face additional sector-specific regulatory obligations. The relevant enforcement authorities include the FTC and applicable data protection authorities. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Developer terms typically impose data minimization, security, and prohibited use obligations on API consumers. Non-compliance by a developer could expose both the developer and Notion to regulatory scrutiny. The specific obligations in Notion's Developer Terms cannot be confirmed from this index page. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and EEA developers building applications that access EU user data via the Notion API face GDPR obligations as independent data controllers or processors. California-based developers or those serving California users should assess CCPA applicability to their use of Notion API data. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations that have developed internal Notion integrations or use third-party integrations should verify that those integrations comply with the Developer Terms. Procurement teams assessing third-party Notion integrations should request confirmation of Developer Terms compliance as part of vendor due diligence. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should review the Developer Terms to understand the data access permissions granted via the API, any restrictions on storing or processing API-retrieved data, and the consequences of non-compliance including potential API access revocation. Internal development teams building Notion integrations should confirm their implementation satisfies the Developer Terms requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Developer access to and use of consumer data via platform APIs falls within FTC oversight of data privacy and consumer protection practices
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Notion Terms of Service
Entity
Notion
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006468
Document ID
CA-D-00193
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
276444ab5e5d37ee8fc46ea3acbb28cb4deb7c3bdc6a8f8c1ff34334edde8943
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 13:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Notion
Document: Notion Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-006468
Captured: 2026-05-12 13:28:47 UTC
SHA-256: 276444ab5e5d37ee…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/notion/notion-terms-of-service/developer-terms/
Accessed: June 28, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Notion's Developer Terms clause do?

Developers building integrations with Notion are subject to separate terms that may impose restrictions on data access, storage, and use of content retrieved via the API, which affects both the developers and the end users whose data those integrations access.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers who use third-party applications that connect to Notion via the API should be aware that those applications are governed by Notion's Developer Terms, which may restrict how their Notion data can be accessed, stored, or used by the developer. The full scope of these restrictions requires review of the linked Developer Terms document.

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