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Okta · Okta Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Prohibition on Unauthorized Interface Access

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 282 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

How are users prohibited from accessing the Site?
Users are prohibited from accessing or attempting to access the Site other than through the interface provided by Okta, unless specifically permitted to do so in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Okta.
May users access the Site other than through the interface provided by Okta?
Users are prohibited from accessing or attempting to access the Site other than through the interface provided by Okta, unless specifically permitted to do so in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Okta.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The restriction blocks all non-standard access methods—such as automated tools or APIs not provided by Okta—and the exception requires a signed agreement from an authorized representative, setting a high bar for any exception.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4244 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users must access the site only through Okta's designated interface; any other access method is prohibited without a specifically permissive, signed written agreement.

How other platforms handle this

TikTok Medium

use TikTok Content...another user's content or generative AI-enabled features for commercial purposes unless permitted by TikTok USDS Joint Venture or the user, respectively...

Hulu Medium

access or use the Services in a manner that suggests an association with our products, services or brands

Glassdoor Medium

Discriminate regarding access to communities or groups that you create, manage, lead, or participate in.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Access or attempt to access or use the Site other than through the interface that is provided by Okta...unless you have specifically been permitted to do so in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Okta

Excerpt from Okta's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Okta Terms of Service
Entity
Okta
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-054802
Document ID
CA-D-00689
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
78fc06cbad5f6995e5ebf7ecfc9a1b82a4bd5249682c959dc94a5c493a12ccad
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Okta
Document: Okta Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-054802
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:32:15 UTC
SHA-256: 78fc06cbad5f6995…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/okta/okta-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-054802/prohibition-on-unauthorized-interface-access/
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 Okta's Prohibition on Unauthorized Interface Access clause do?

The restriction blocks all non-standard access methods—such as automated tools or APIs not provided by Okta—and the exception requires a signed agreement from an authorized representative, setting a high bar for any exception.

How does this clause affect you?

Users must access the site only through Okta's designated interface; any other access method is prohibited without a specifically permissive, signed written agreement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.

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