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MSA Hosted Under Salesforce Legal Domain

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What it is

The document discloses that Slack is a Salesforce company and that the primary enterprise contract (the Main Services Agreement) is hosted on Salesforce's legal infrastructure rather than under Slack's own domain.

This analysis describes what Slack'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)

This provision establishes that the operative commercial terms for enterprise customers are administered under Salesforce's legal framework, which may incorporate Salesforce-wide provisions, governing law selections, and dispute resolution mechanisms that extend beyond Slack-specific functionality.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Enterprise customers contracting for Slack services are entering into an agreement governed by Salesforce's legal infrastructure, meaning the MSA may incorporate Salesforce-wide terms, liability limitations, and governing law provisions. Individual users are not directly party to the MSA but are subject to the User Terms of Service.

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The Main Services Agreement is available at the following Salesforce link, as Slack is a Salesforce company: Main Services Agreement

Excerpt from Slack's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Salesforce-hosted MSA may incorporate Salesforce's standard DPA, Standard Contractual Clauses, and GDPR compliance mechanisms, which are relevant to EU/EEA enterprise deployments.

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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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Provision details

Document information
Document
Slack Terms of Service
Entity
Slack
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016314
Document ID
CA-D-00191
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
903983353b5e7b5755f681c28b6974fd4ccc7c02ead4886f927d8cde7158004b
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 14:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Slack
Document: Slack Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-016314
Captured: 2026-04-27 14:04:01 UTC
SHA-256: 903983353b5e7b57…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/slack/slack-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-016314/msa-hosted-under-salesforce-legal-domain/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Slack's MSA Hosted Under Salesforce Legal Domain clause do?

This provision establishes that the operative commercial terms for enterprise customers are administered under Salesforce's legal framework, which may incorporate Salesforce-wide provisions, governing law selections, and dispute resolution mechanisms that extend beyond Slack-specific functionality.

How does this clause affect you?

Enterprise customers contracting for Slack services are entering into an agreement governed by Salesforce's legal infrastructure, meaning the MSA may incorporate Salesforce-wide terms, liability limitations, and governing law provisions. Individual users are not directly party to the MSA but are subject to the User Terms of Service.

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