Whatnot revised its Influencer Engagement Agreement Terms across multiple jurisdictions to redirect dispute resolution from local courts to mandatory arbitration under the platform's main Terms of Service. Previously, influencers could bring claims in California courts (US version) or Irish courts (EU versions); the updated terms now require all disputes to be resolved through arbitration as specified in Whatnot's Terms of Service, including mandatory class action waivers. This eliminates the option to pursue claims in court except where the Terms of Service explicitly permit otherwise.
Influencers: All disputes must be resolved through arbitration under Whatnot's Terms of Service instead of in court.
Influencers: Influencers can no longer sue in the courts that were previously specified in the agreement.
The updated terms establish mandatory arbitration as the exclusive forum for resolving any dispute arising from the influencer agreement, platform use, or relationship with Whatnot. Influencers can no longer bring claims in court, except where the Terms of Service expressly permit court proceedings. The terms also incorporate class action waivers and jury trial waivers from the main Terms of Service. This means disputes over payment, content rights, account suspension, or other disagreements must be resolved through individual arbitration rather than litigation or class actions.
This is the 4th significant Arbitration Expansion change Whatnot has made since ConductAtlas began monitoring.
ConductAtlas has recorded 4 material changes to this document (since May 2026).
Across all monitored documents, Whatnot has made 7 significant changes.
5 of Whatnot's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.
All disputes arising from the influencer agreement, platform use, or relationship with Whatnot must be resolved exclusively through arbitration under the Terms of Service, eliminating court access.
Eliminated explicit jurisdiction in California federal/state courts (US) and Irish courts (EU versions), replacing them with arbitration under the Terms of Service.
Incorporated class action waivers and jury trial waivers from the main Terms of Service, preventing influencers from pursuing class actions or jury trials.
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