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User Content and Conduct Restrictions

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What it is

You agree not to scrape, automate access to, or attempt to interfere with Scale AI's website or services, and not to copy or distribute content from the site without permission.

This analysis describes what Scale AI'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)

These restrictions establish operational boundaries for service use by prohibiting activities that could facilitate unauthorized redistribution, create technical strain through automation, generate spam, or pose security risks to Scale AI's infrastructure and other users.

Interpretive note: The scope of the CFAA with respect to terms of service violations remains legally unsettled; enforceability of automated access restrictions may depend on how courts interpret the statute in context.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Using automated tools to access Scale AI's website or attempting to copy or redistribute its content may violate these terms and expose you to account termination or legal action under computer fraud statutes.

How other platforms handle this

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Before enabling an integration, granting Claude access to, or instructing Claude to take actions on a Third-Party Service, you should ensure you have the authority to grant such access and that doing so complies with any applicable terms, policies, or confidentiality obligations.

Mailchimp Medium

Host Content on our servers for any purpose other than for your use of the Service.

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You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: (i) copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Services in any medium; (ii) using any automated system, including without limitation 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Services; (iii) transmitting spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited email; (iv) attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Services.

Excerpt from Scale AI's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automated access restrictions engage the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and state computer fraud statutes, which can create criminal and civil liability for unauthorized automated access to computer systems.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Scale AI Terms of Service
Entity
Scale AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009252
Document ID
CA-D-00469
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b5bb4058a72d1d21c6706e97067d66c6b5088984116f1509d8cfe03bbd813730
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Scale AI
Document: Scale AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009252
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:42:44 UTC
SHA-256: b5bb4058a72d1d21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/scale-ai/scale-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-009252/user-content-and-conduct-restrictions/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scale AI's User Content and Conduct Restrictions clause do?

These restrictions establish operational boundaries for service use by prohibiting activities that could facilitate unauthorized redistribution, create technical strain through automation, generate spam, or pose security risks to Scale AI's infrastructure and other users.

How does this clause affect you?

Using automated tools to access Scale AI's website or attempting to copy or redistribute its content may violate these terms and expose you to account termination or legal action under computer fraud statutes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 281 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Scale AI?

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