Substack added a reference to 'Brand Partnerships' in the footer navigation of their Terms of Use on June 16, 2026. Previously, the footer listed features including 'Features' but did not include 'Brand Partnerships'. The updated footer now includes this link, suggesting Substack has added a new page or section describing branded partnership offerings. This is a navigation update with no change to the substantive terms governing user rights or obligations.
This change does not affect the substantive terms under which Substack users operate. The update adds a navigation link to a 'Brand Partnerships' section in the website footer, which is a formatting and navigation change. No user rights, obligations, data practices, or service terms are modified by this update.
This change does not materially affect the terms users operate under. The addition of a 'Brand Partnerships' link is a navigation update that may indicate Substack is expanding its offerings to include branded partnership services, but the change itself does not modify user rights, data handling, or platform obligations.
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 is a navigation and footer update with no material change to contractual terms, regulatory obligations, or operational commitments. No compliance action is required.
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Addition of explicit governing law provision anchors dispute resolution to California law and federal law without conflict of law considerations.
New provision clarifies that financial obligations, indemnification, liability limitations, IP rights, and dispute resolution survive account termination, extending Substack's legal protections beyond active user relationship.
Removal of specific liability cap language naming 'Limitation of Liability Cap' suggests potential restructuring, though similar language appears under renamed 'Limitation of Liability' provision.
Removal of procedural language regarding arbitrator selection from 'appropriate list of JAMS arbitrators' truncates the provision but maintains core arbitration requirement.
Provision name changed from 'COPPA Under-16 Prohibition' to 'COPPA Age Restriction and Under-16 Prohibition' and severity downgraded from medium to low.
Provision expanded with new affirmative user conduct obligations and specific prohibited behaviors including fraud, threats, Content Guidelines violations, and security jeopardization, with severity downgraded from medium to low.
Provision name changed from 'Unilateral Terms Modification' to 'Unilateral Terms Amendment' with no text changes.
4 provisions unchanged.
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