Databricks: You Own the Backup Problem

Databricks is a cloud analytics and AI platform. We read their terms so you don't have to. Here's what sticks.

🔴 Silence means yes. If you keep using Databricks after they change the terms, you've accepted them. No separate agreement required. PayGo customers especially should watch their inboxes.

🔴 Your cloud, your mess. Databricks secures their infrastructure, but you're responsible for locking down your environment and backing up your own data. They're not your backup plan.

🔴 Security is ISO-standard. They maintain ISO/IEC 27001:2022 or equivalent controls. That's the baseline they're committing to. It's not a guarantee — it's a floor.

🟡 Support stops at the docs. You get documented support unless your Order says otherwise. No extras unless you negotiated them upfront.

🟢 Data agreements are there. A Data Processing Agreement covers personal data handling and is built into the contract. At least they didn't bury it.

B-grade here means real obligations exist, but the backup burden and auto-consent mechanism are things to negotiate around if you can.

This breakdown is based on Databricks's publicly available Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy. It may contain mistakes. Spot one? Let us know.