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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

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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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 21, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4245 other provisions on other platforms.

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.

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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 Terms of Service

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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
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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/provision/CA-P-012811/acceptable-use-policy-and-prohibited-conduct/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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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?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Skillshare?

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