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Prohibition on Systematic Data Retrieval Outside APIs

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You will not systematically retrieve data or content from the Web Services to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory, except through APIs or other interfaces specifically provided for this purpose.

Excerpt from Xfinity's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Xfinity Terms of Service
Entity
Xfinity
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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Record ID
CA-P-075672
Document ID
CA-D-00587
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Citation Record
Entity: Xfinity
Document: Xfinity Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-075672
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/xfinity/xfinity-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-075672/prohibition-on-systematic-data-retrieval-outside-apis/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Xfinity's Prohibition on Systematic Data Retrieval Outside APIs clause do?

The clause states: “You will not systematically retrieve data or content from the Web Services to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory, except through APIs or other interfaces specifically provided for this purpose.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 108 platforms. See the full comparison.

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