CA-C-001340 Top 5%
Paramount+ — Paramount+ Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
April 19, 2026
Effective date
May 27, 2025
Severity
Direction
Negative
Affected users
all users us users
Taxonomy
Arbitration expansion
Changes
+278 sentences added · 16 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Paramount+ replaced a simple landing page with a full Terms of Use document effective May 27, 2025. The new terms define the service scope, establish the geographic territory covered (US and territories), and introduce mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions. This means disputes with Paramount+ must go through binding arbitration rather than court, and users cannot participate in class action lawsuits.

HIGH

Consumer Impact

The updated terms now require all disputes with Paramount+ to be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, and prohibit participation in class action lawsuits. This means individual users cannot join group litigation against the company and must pursue disputes through a private arbitration process, which may be more costly and less transparent than court proceedings. If you disagree with these terms, you should review the full arbitration section before continuing to use the service.

Governance Analysis

The addition of mandatory arbitration and class action waiver clauses fundamentally changes how consumers can resolve disputes with Paramount+, shifting from potential court proceedings to private arbitration and eliminating the possibility of joining group lawsuits. These are material changes to consumer legal rights and protections.

Available Actions

Review the full arbitration clause in Section 18 of the updated Terms of Use before accepting.

Consider whether you agree to binding arbitration and waiver of class action rights; if not, discontinue use of the service.

If No Action Is Taken

You will be bound by mandatory arbitration if any dispute arises with Paramount+.

You forfeit the right to participate in any class action lawsuit against the company.

Dispute resolution may be more expensive and less transparent than court proceedings.

Key Clauses Affected

Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

All disputes except small claims are subject to binding arbitration; class action lawsuits are prohibited.

Territory Definition

Terms apply to all US states, territories, and possessions, establishing clear geographic scope of service and legal jurisdiction.

Service Definition

Formally defines Paramount+ Service to include websites, apps, software, and all associated features and content types.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
e5acbdb94c4c3c322c21dde5f7fa357e65819a75cce8c0a498fe379c025ee00e
April 18, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Current Version
825b489d6bc0f21f6826244f562f1f9525394582de9a76a5ddd96da9923ced30
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
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Change Detected
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.paramountplus.com/TERMS/
Citation Record
Entity: Paramount+
Document: Paramount+ Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-001340
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:28:36 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-paramount-paramount-terms-of-use-1340/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Impact Summary

2
New obligations
Consumers Added

You agree that you cannot take Paramount+ to court; instead, any disagreement will be decided by a private arbitrator.

Consumers Added

You cannot join a group lawsuit with other users; any dispute must be pursued individually through arbitration.

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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Paramount+ introduced mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions in its Terms of Use effective May 27, 2025. These clauses substantially alter dispute resolution procedures and may engage FTC standards regarding unfair or deceptive practices under the FTC Act, particularly if arbitration terms are deemed substantively unconscionable or if disclosure is inadequate. Organizations using Paramount+ as a vendor should assess whether these dispute resolution terms affect their own customer-facing policies, vendor contracts, or liability frameworks. Some state courts have enforced such provisions while others have found them unenforceable under state law; enforceability depends on jurisdiction and specific contract language.

Regulatory Exposure

FTC Act (unfair or deceptive practices standard); state unconscionability doctrines (vary by jurisdiction); state arbitration laws (FAA preemption questions in some contexts)

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Paramount+ Terms of Use
Entity
Paramount+
Captured
April 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.paramountplus.com/TERMS/

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