Change record
CA-C-003305
Substack Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
June 28, 2026
Effective date
June 28, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
Content creators

Substack updated its navigation menu on June 28, 2026 by adding 'For media founders' to its list of creator categories. The change is a single navigation link addition in the terms of use document's menu structure. This expands the platform's stated creator segments but does not modify substantive rights, obligations, or commercial terms.

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What this means for you

This change does not alter substantive terms, consumer rights, data handling, fees, or obligations. It is a navigation menu update that adds a new category link ('For media founders') to Substack's creator onboarding pages. No action is required from existing users.

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
57408eb47d293a7a666d27d9f9fc1c1696dd8083523c06c690f2f3e7846d8be0
June 16, 2026 00:26 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
588554f9b85730eeac17d0ff294c8724bc6dcb53a824c540bd4cd2eec232a0b8
June 28, 2026 00:24 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
June 28, 2026 00:24 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://substack.com/tos
Citation Record
Entity: Substack
Document: Substack Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-003305
Captured: 2026-06-28 00:24:17 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-28-substack-substack-terms-of-use-3305/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a navigation menu addition with no impact on legal terms, compliance obligations, or governance. It reflects product positioning rather than policy modification. No regulatory or contractual review is indicated.

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Document Context

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Document
Substack Terms of Use
Entity
Substack
Captured
June 28, 2026
Source URL
https://substack.com/tos
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Previous change Jun 16, 2026
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Low Neutral
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