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The prohibition extends beyond spam to cover 'other malicious practices,' a broad category that can encompass a wide range of harmful conduct on the platform.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'other malicious practices' is broad and undefined, leaving the scope of the prohibition subject to interpretation. This excerpt appears to be a fragment of the broader clause in id 25554.
Users are prohibited from sending spam or engaging in any other malicious practices through the Shopify platform.
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Customer may not indicate that a product or service developed with the Software is sponsored or endorsed by NVIDIA unless expressly authorized in writing by NVIDIA.
You may not...engage in any other conduct that restricts any person from using our Services, or that we reasonably believe exposes us...to any liability, damages, or harm, including reputational harm.
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The prohibition extends beyond spam to cover 'other malicious practices,' a broad category that can encompass a wide range of harmful conduct on the platform.
Users are prohibited from sending spam or engaging in any other malicious practices through the Shopify platform.
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