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The provision establishes a mechanism for TikTok to control programmatic access to platform data and content by restricting automated data collection methods and requiring prior written authorization. This operational restriction applies to all users and third-party systems attempting to extract platform data at scale.
Users and third-party systems are prohibited from using automated methods to extract, scrape, or export TikTok data or content unless they obtain written approval from TikTok USDS Joint Venture. The terms restrict programmatic data collection activities that would otherwise be available through automated tools or bots.
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The provision establishes a mechanism for TikTok to control programmatic access to platform data and content by restricting automated data collection methods and requiring prior written authorization. This operational restriction applies to all users and third-party systems attempting to extract platform data at scale.
Users and third-party systems are prohibited from using automated methods to extract, scrape, or export TikTok data or content unless they obtain written approval from TikTok USDS Joint Venture. The terms restrict programmatic data collection activities that would otherwise be available through automated tools or bots.
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