You agree not to scrape Vercel's platform, send spam, or attempt to compromise system security, among a list of other prohibited behaviors; violations can trigger immediate account suspension.
This analysis describes what Vercel'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
The AUP is incorporated by reference into the main Terms, meaning violations of separately published AUP provisions can trigger the same account suspension consequences as violations of the core Terms, even if users are unaware of updates to the AUP.
Interpretive note: The scope of the AUP's prohibition on automated system access is ambiguous regarding legitimate CI/CD and monitoring tools; application depends on how Vercel interprets 'the Service' in this context.
The updated terms establish that users are legally responsible for configuring autonomous AI features and third-party tools, must monitor their settings and output, and are bound by the autonomous actions those tools take on their behalf. Users also bear the cost of any services those third-party tools consume through the Vercel platform. The terms state that Vercel is not responsible for loss, damage, or liability arising from AI or third-party tool actions. You can manage this responsibility by carefully configuring settings, permissions, and safeguards before enabling AI features or third-party integrations, and by establishing human review processes for AI-generated output.
View change record →Because the Acceptable Use Policy is incorporated by reference, changes to the AUP affect your obligations even if you are not directly notified, and violations can result in immediate account termination without prior warning.
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"You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: (i) copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Service in any medium, including without limitation by any automated or non-automated 'scraping'; (ii) using any automated system, including without limitation 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Service; (iii) transmitting spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited email; (iv) attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service.Excerpt from Vercel's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: AUP provisions interact with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and state computer fraud statutes in the U.S.
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The AUP is incorporated by reference into the main Terms, meaning violations of separately published AUP provisions can trigger the same account suspension consequences as violations of the core Terms, even if users are unaware of updates to the AUP.
Because the Acceptable Use Policy is incorporated by reference, changes to the AUP affect your obligations even if you are not directly notified, and violations can result in immediate account termination without prior warning.
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