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This clause functions as an operational control mechanism that defines prohibited conduct on the platform. It establishes clear boundaries for what commercial and content activities Shopify will not permit users to conduct through its infrastructure.
Users are required to refrain from intellectual property infringement activities as a condition of maintaining access to the platform. Violations of this prohibition may result in account suspension or termination under the platform's enforcement procedures.
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"The following activities are prohibited: Infringing intellectual property rights, including selling counterfeit goods, unauthorized use of trademarks or copyrighted material, or engaging in any activity that violates the intellectual property rights of others.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Acceptable Use Policy
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This clause functions as an operational control mechanism that defines prohibited conduct on the platform. It establishes clear boundaries for what commercial and content activities Shopify will not permit users to conduct through its infrastructure.
Users are required to refrain from intellectual property infringement activities as a condition of maintaining access to the platform. Violations of this prohibition may result in account suspension or termination under the platform's enforcement procedures.
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