CA-C-002263
Square — Square Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
May 22, 2026
Effective date
May 22, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Square reorganized the order of links in its Terms of Service document footer on May 22, 2026. The substantive waiver clause and all linked terms remain unchanged; only their presentation order was modified. This is a formatting adjustment with no operational impact on the rights, obligations, or protections established by the underlying terms.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change does not alter any substantive terms, obligations, or consumer rights. Square reorganized the order of links in the Terms of Service footer on May 22, 2026, but all linked documents, policies, and legal provisions remain in effect unchanged. The waiver clause and all referenced terms remain operative as previously stated.

Governance Analysis

This change has no operational significance. Square reorganized footer links for navigation purposes only; all underlying terms, policies, and legal provisions referenced by those links remain in effect and unchanged.

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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
ed1eaef085554575dd9b979ef756730ba23e52d33e285af7ac79abbc5c499752
May 5, 2026 06:10 UTC
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Current Version
aeb32cbc92318e5cbfa16fa768a4238902a6b4eb4bb7080095b6cd2fa61e7080
May 22, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Change Detected
May 22, 2026 00:51 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/ua
Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-002263
Captured: 2026-05-22 00:51:52 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-22-square-square-terms-of-service-2263/
Accessed: July 8, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a formatting reorganization of footer hyperlinks in Square's published Terms of Service. No substantive policy modifications, legal obligations, or governance changes occur. No internal review, vendor contract modifications, or compliance updates are required.

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Clause-Level Changes

New Provisions Added
Modifications to Terms
Medium

This provision was previously titled 'Unilateral Amendment of Terms' but is now reframed with explicit mechanics (website posting and deemed acceptance), making the unilateral modification process more procedurally specific.

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Provisions Removed
Payment Card Network Compliance
Medium

Removal of explicit payment card network compliance provisions may indicate these requirements are now addressed elsewhere or no longer emphasized in the primary terms.

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Provisions Modified
Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
High

Two separate high-severity provisions (Mandatory Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver) were consolidated into a single provision with explicit JAMS administration and enhanced language restricting individual claims.

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Fund Hold Authority
High

Provision was renamed and now includes specific criteria (risk of loss, fraud, violation) and explicit 90-day hold duration language that was not present before.

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Termination Without Notice
Medium

Provision was renamed and now explicitly addresses termination without prior notice for material breaches, whereas previous version title suggested broader suspension/termination powers.

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User Indemnification
Medium

Provision was broadened from merchant-specific to all users and now includes expanded language covering violation of applicable law and third-party infringement, with explicit inclusion of attorneys' fees.

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Limitation of Liability
Medium

Text now includes explicit caps lock formatting and expanded language covering processors, suppliers, licensors and their affiliates, making the liability restriction more comprehensive.

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Low

Language now explicitly limits court jurisdiction to situations where lawsuit is permitted (referencing arbitration waiver) and specifies both state and federal courts in San Francisco County.

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Intellectual Property and License Grant
Low

Provision now explicitly includes user-to-Square license grant with worldwide and irrevocable terms, whereas previous version appeared limited to Square's license to users.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →

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Document Context

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Document
Square Terms of Service
Entity
Square
Captured
May 22, 2026
Source URL
https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/ua
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Next change May 30, 2026
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