Change record
CA-C-003981
Whatnot Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 25, 2026
Effective date
July 24, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
sweepstakes participants
Changes
+5 sentences added · 4 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Whatnot updated its National 2026 Sweepstakes Official Rules on July 25, 2026, revising the prize list and total ARV from $151,200 to $155,734 USD. The updated language also introduces specific procedures for prize awards during the livestream event, stating that Sponsor intends to award all 31 prizes during the livestream but reserves sole discretion over timing and order, with any unawarded prizes to be distributed by random drawing within 30 days if time or technical constraints prevent live awards.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated rules revise the specific prizes available in the 2026 Sweepstakes and increase the total stated ARV to $155,734 USD. The revised language establishes that all 31 prizes will be awarded either during the livestream event or, if time or technical constraints prevent live awards, by random drawing from eligible entries within 30 days after the livestream ends. The Sponsor retains sole discretion over the order, timing, and schedule of prize awards during the livestream.

Governance Analysis

The updated rules clarify the mechanism and timeline for prize awards, establishing a fallback procedure and guaranteeing that all 31 prizes will be distributed even if livestream constraints prevent live awards. The revised prize list and higher total ARV reflect current market values for the offered items.

Key Clauses Affected

Prize Award Timing Procedure

Added language establishing 30-day fallback drawing for any prizes not awarded during the livestream event due to time or technical constraints.

Prize List Revision

Updated specific prizes and descriptions; total ARV increased from $151,200 to $155,734 USD.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
c4dc252c6049f0d596d6b929441847dd27b21bc5a52b237e6d91ee5e9d4deab6
July 22, 2026 01:27 UTC
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Current Version
11fee67a5f705d6c03fe59b8f76ea4fb61ceb5b8ea4759ef232b2ec72a1636af
July 25, 2026 01:26 UTC
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Change Detected
July 25, 2026 01:26 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-003981
Captured: 2026-07-25 01:26:41 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-25-whatnot-whatnot-terms-of-service-3981/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change updates promotional rules for a sweepstakes offering. The revision affects prize descriptions, total ARV, and award procedures. The updated language specifies a 30-day fallback mechanism for unawarded prizes and preserves Sponsor discretion over livestream timing. No regulatory escalation is indicated unless state sweepstakes or promotional game laws apply in jurisdictions where Whatnot operates; compliance should confirm that the revised rules satisfy applicable state promotional and sweepstakes registration requirements.

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Document
Whatnot Terms of Service
Entity
Whatnot
Captured
July 25, 2026
Source URL
https://www.whatnot.com/terms
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