Change record
CA-C-003914
Whatnot Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 22, 2026
Effective date
July 21, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
+84 sentences added · 1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users US users

In an update detected on July 22, 2026, Whatnot added official rules for the Whatnot National 2026 Sweepstakes, a promotional drawing scheduled for August 1, 2026, with multiple separate prize drawings conducted during a single livestream event. Participants enter through the Whatnot App's in-app giveaway feature during the livestream with no purchase required. The sweepstakes includes a primary drawing for a 1987 Porsche 911 (with a cash alternative of $80,000) and establishes detailed eligibility, entry, and prize claim procedures, including that winners are responsible for taxes, vehicle transportation, insurance, and maintenance.

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What this means for you

The updated terms introduce official rules for a promotional sweepstakes conducted on August 1, 2026, during a Whatnot livestream. Entry is free and open to US residents 18 years or older through the Whatnot App's in-app giveaway feature; no purchase is required and multiple entries are prohibited. The grand prize drawing offers winners a choice between a 1987 Porsche 911 or $80,000 in cash, with winners responsible for all taxes, insurance, vehicle transportation, maintenance, and registration costs associated with the automobile prize.

What you can do

During the August 1, 2026 livestream, access the Whatnot App and use the in-app giveaway feature to enter each separate drawing once per drawing.

Key Clauses Affected

Eligibility and Exclusions

Sweepstakes open to US residents 18+ in 48 contiguous states and DC; void in Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories.

Prize and Winner Responsibility

Winner of Porsche 911 responsible for taxes, insurance, transportation, maintenance, and registration; vehicle accepted as-is without warranty.

Entry Method

Free entry via Whatnot App in-app giveaway feature during August 1 livestream; one entry per person per drawing; no purchase required.

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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

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Previous Version
f9f4abe041f05f55b02d263028e84e0962ca631bce26c5da097dbb9e52b74f77
June 24, 2026 01:18 UTC
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Current Version
c4dc252c6049f0d596d6b929441847dd27b21bc5a52b237e6d91ee5e9d4deab6
July 22, 2026 01:27 UTC
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Change Detected
July 22, 2026 01:27 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.whatnot.com/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Whatnot
Document: Whatnot Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003914
Captured: 2026-07-22 01:27:57 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-22-whatnot-whatnot-terms-of-service-3914/
Accessed: Sept. 5, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change introduces formal sweepstakes rules for a August 1, 2026 promotional event. The rules establish standard sweepstakes governance including eligibility restrictions, entry procedures, prize terms, and winner selection processes. No changes to platform terms …

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Document
Whatnot Terms of Service
Entity
Whatnot
Captured
July 22, 2026
Source URL
https://www.whatnot.com/terms
Other changes to Whatnot Terms of Service
Previous change Jun 24, 2026
Whatnot updated its Influencer Engagement Agreement (versions 5.2 to 6.0 for standard terms, 2.2 to 3.0 for Australian terms) effective …
High Negative
Next change Jul 25, 2026
Whatnot updated its National 2026 Sweepstakes Official Rules on July 25, 2026, revising the prize list and total ARV from …
Low Neutral
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