CA-C-000570 Top 5% Change
Paramount+ — Paramount+ Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
April 19, 2026
Effective date
April 19, 2026
Severity
High
Direction
Negative
Affected users
all users us users
Taxonomy
Arbitration expansion
Changes
+278 sentences added · 16 sentences modified
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What Changed

Paramount+ replaced a simple 'coming soon' landing page with a full Terms of Use agreement dated May 27, 2025, effective April 19, 2026. The new terms introduce a mandatory arbitration clause and class action waiver, meaning users give up their right to sue Paramount+ in court or join a class-action lawsuit over disputes. This is a significant shift from having no binding terms to having terms that substantially limit users' legal options.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

Paramount+ has moved from a placeholder page to full Terms of Use that include a binding arbitration clause and class action waiver, meaning users can no longer sue Paramount+ in court or participate in class-action lawsuits against the company. This significantly limits the legal remedies available to consumers who experience harm from the service. You can review Section 18 of the new Terms of Use to understand the arbitration opt-out procedure, if one is provided.

Obligation Changes (what shifted)

3
New obligations
Consumers Added

If you have a dispute with Paramount+, you cannot take them to court — you must go through a private arbitration process instead.

Consumers Added

You cannot band together with other users to sue Paramount+ as a group — each dispute must be handled individually.

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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
CFAA
United States Federal
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DSA
European Union
GDPR
European Union

Why It Matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The introduction of mandatory arbitration and a class action waiver fundamentally changes how users can seek legal recourse against Paramount+ — shifting power significantly toward the company. Users who continue to use the service after April 19, 2026 are presumed to accept these terms and forfeit their right to court-based remedies.

Key Clauses Affected

Mandatory Arbitration Clause (Section 18)

Users must resolve all disputes with Paramount+ through binding arbitration, not in court, except for small claims.

Class Action Waiver

Users explicitly waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits against Paramount+.

Service Provider Identification

The service is now formally identified as provided by CBS Interactive Inc., establishing the legal counterparty for all users.

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Evidence Verification

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April 18, 2026 07:58 UTC
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April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
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Change Detected
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
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Source Document
https://www.paramountplus.com/TERMS/
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Paramount+ | Document: Paramount+ Terms of Use | Record: CA-C-000570
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:28:36 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-paramount-paramount-terms-of-use-570/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Institutional Analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Assessment

Paramount+ published a full Terms of Use on April 19, 2026, replacing a placeholder page. The terms include a mandatory binding arbitration clause and class action waiver (Section 18), covering users in the US including all territories. This touches FTC Act unfair or deceptive acts standards, state consumer protection laws, and the enforceability of arbitration clauses under the Federal Arbitration Act. Compliance and legal teams should review Section 18 for opt-out windows and ensure any enterprise or vendor agreements referencing Paramount+ service terms are updated.

Regulatory Exposure

1. Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16) — mandatory arbitration clause must meet enforceability standards; courts scrutinize conspicuousness and opt-out rights.

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Document Context

Document
Paramount+ Terms of Use
Entity
Paramount+
Captured
April 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.paramountplus.com/TERMS/
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