Meta revised its dispute resolution and liability terms on April 21, 2026. Previously, Meta submitted to jurisdiction in California courts for all disputes, but the updated terms now allow consumers to sue in their home country's courts if they are consumers or if required by law, while Meta reserves the right to sue consumers exclusively in California. Meta also added explicit advance notice requirements (30 days) for term changes and narrowed its liability disclaimer to apply only to the extent permitted by law.
Consumers: Meta cannot change its terms without telling you at least 30 days ahead of time and letting you review them first.
Consumers: You now have the option to sue Meta in your own country's courts rather than being forced to sue only in California.
Consumers: Meta's limitation on damages is now subject to legal limits, meaning some consumer protections under law may still apply.
The updated terms establish a jurisdictional change for consumers. Previously, all disputes had to be resolved in California courts; now, if you are a consumer or if your country requires it, disputes must be resolved in courts within your home country under your home country's laws. For Meta's own claims against you, the agreement still requires disputes to proceed exclusively in California courts. The revised terms also now require Meta to notify you at least 30 days in advance before making changes to these Terms, and you will have the opportunity to review them before they take effect, unless changes are required by law.
→ Monitor for Meta's 30-day advance notifications of term changes and review any changes before the effective date if you wish to opt out
→ Understand that your applicable law is now your home country's law for disputes, not California law, and review dispute procedures if you reside outside the US
Consumers can now file disputes in their home country courts under their home country's laws, rather than exclusively in California.
Meta must provide 30 days advance written notice of term changes before they take effect, unless required by law.
Claims Meta files against users remain exclusive to California courts, creating asymmetrical jurisdiction.
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
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