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.
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.
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.
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
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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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.
Removal of explicit payment card network compliance provisions may indicate these requirements are now addressed elsewhere or no longer emphasized in the primary terms.
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.
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.
Provision was renamed and now explicitly addresses termination without prior notice for material breaches, whereas previous version title suggested broader suspension/termination powers.
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.
Text now includes explicit caps lock formatting and expanded language covering processors, suppliers, licensors and their affiliates, making the liability restriction more comprehensive.
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.
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.
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