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Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Conduct

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What it is

The agreement prohibits a range of user conduct including unauthorized copying or distribution of platform content, use of automated systems or scrapers, sending unsolicited communications, interfering with platform integrity, and accessing unauthorized platform areas.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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)

The acceptable use restrictions define the conditions under which accounts may be suspended or terminated. Violations of these provisions are expressly listed as grounds for account termination under the discretionary termination clause.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes the specific conduct that constitutes a violation of the Terms of Service, which can trigger account suspension or termination. The restrictions include both technical actions (automated access, scraping) and content-related conduct.

How other platforms handle this

Perplexity AI Medium

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 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Services; (iii) transmitting spam, chain lett...

Teachable Medium

You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...

HubSpot Medium

Customer agrees to comply with HubSpot's Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. HubSpot may update the Acceptable Use Policy from time to time, and any changes will be effective upon posting to HubSpot's website. Customer's continued use of the Services follow...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Services in any medium; using any automated system to access the Services; transmitting spam or other unsolicited communications; attempting to interfere with the integrity or performance of the Services; attempting to access any portion of the Services you are not authorized to access.

— Excerpt from Skillshare's Skillshare Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Prohibitions on unauthorized access and automated system use engage the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States, which provides both civil and criminal liability for unauthorized computer access. The prohibition on spam may also engage the CAN-SPAM Act. For EU users, the Network and Information Security Directive may also be relevant. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. The acceptable use policy is standard for online platforms and primarily creates exposure for users who violate its terms through account suspension or termination. The broad drafting of some prohibitions (e.g., 'any automated system') may affect legitimate use cases such as accessibility tools or enterprise integrations. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: The CFAA has broad reach but has been subject to judicial limitation regarding overbroad interpretation of 'unauthorized access.' EU users should note that automated access restrictions may interact with data portability rights under GDPR. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers deploying API integrations or automated learning management system connections should verify that such use is explicitly permitted under Skillshare's terms or a separate commercial agreement, as the broad prohibition on automated access could apply to integration tools. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Institutional users should review whether their use of Skillshare for LMS integration, bulk enrollment, or automated reporting is consistent with the acceptable use policy, and seek explicit written authorization if any automated access is involved.

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Applicable agencies

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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Terms of Service
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012811
Document ID
CA-D-00243
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4e8b321019b704a9bdb87382601f464d425c9c6ff03bca29dad50a753dba1b6f
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-012811
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:44:11 UTC
SHA-256: 4e8b321019b704a9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-terms-of-service/acceptable-use-policy-and-prohibited-conduct/
Accessed: May 25, 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 Skillshare's Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Conduct clause do?

The acceptable use restrictions define the conditions under which accounts may be suspended or terminated. Violations of these provisions are expressly listed as grounds for account termination under the discretionary termination clause.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes the specific conduct that constitutes a violation of the Terms of Service, which can trigger account suspension or termination. The restrictions include both technical actions (automated access, scraping) and content-related conduct.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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