You cannot use Vercel's platform to mine cryptocurrency or run other computationally intensive processes that consume excessive resources, unless Vercel has given you written permission.
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This provision prohibits resource-intensive uses of the platform beyond standard application workloads, which is operationally relevant for developers building compute-heavy applications and for organizations assessing whether specific workloads are permitted under the AUP.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'excessive computational resources' is not defined quantitatively, introducing interpretive uncertainty about where the threshold lies for legitimate high-compute applications.
Developers and account holders are prohibited from deploying cryptocurrency mining or other excessive compute workloads on Vercel without prior written consent, and doing so risks account suspension or termination.
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"You may not use Vercel's services to mine cryptocurrency or engage in any other activities that consume excessive computational resources without Vercel's prior written consent.— Excerpt from Vercel AI's Vercel AI Acceptable Use Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This is primarily a contractual provision governing acceptable platform use rather than one that directly engages a specific regulatory framework. However, depending on the nature of the cryptocurrency activity, it may interact with FinCEN registration requirements for money services businesses, SEC guidance on cryptocurrency as securities, or EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation obligations, though these regulatory interactions depend entirely on the nature of the specific activity and the jurisdiction involved. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. This provision is operationally clear and primarily affects a narrow category of users with cryptocurrency mining use cases. The broader language covering activities that consume excessive computational resources introduces some interpretive uncertainty for legitimate compute-intensive applications, but the primary prohibition on cryptocurrency mining is unambiguous. JURISDICTION FLAGS: No heightened jurisdiction-specific exposure beyond the general account suspension risk. Organizations operating in jurisdictions with active cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks should ensure that any permitted compute activities on Vercel do not independently trigger registration or reporting obligations. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams evaluating Vercel for compute-intensive workloads should assess whether their intended use cases fall within the 'excessive computational resources' category and, if uncertainty exists, obtain written clarification from Vercel before deployment. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations with legitimate high-compute workloads that could be mischaracterized as resource abuse should document the business purpose of those workloads and consider proactively communicating with Vercel to confirm compliance with this provision.
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This provision prohibits resource-intensive uses of the platform beyond standard application workloads, which is operationally relevant for developers building compute-heavy applications and for organizations assessing whether specific workloads are permitted under the AUP.
Developers and account holders are prohibited from deploying cryptocurrency mining or other excessive compute workloads on Vercel without prior written consent, and doing so risks account suspension or termination.
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