Change record
CA-C-004700
OpenSea Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
August 29, 2026
Effective date
August 27, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+13 sentences added · 2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Nft collectors Opensea bidders

OpenSea added detailed terms for its new unique item offer feature, which allows buyers to make open offers on NFTs matching selected attributes without requiring the item to be listed for sale. The updated terms emphasize that attribute matching is approximate, OpenSea does not verify item attributes or condition, and users are fully responsible for reviewing matching items before placing an offer. The feature is currently in beta.

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What this means for you

The updated terms introduce a new unique item offer feature that allows buyers to make open offers on NFTs matching specified attributes. The terms establish that attribute matching is approximate, creator-provided attributes may not capture all distinguishing characteristics, and OpenSea does not independently verify item attributes, condition, or accuracy. Buyers accept full responsibility for their offers and resulting transactions, and must review all matching items using the provided link before placing an offer.

What you can do

Before placing a unique item offer, review all matching items using the link provided in the interface to verify they match your intended purchase criteria.

Key Clauses Affected

unique item offer disclaimer

OpenSea clarifies that attribute matching is approximate, attributes are creator-provided and unverified, and users are fully responsible for reviewing items before placing an offer.

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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

✓ Verified
Previous Version
88165e8fc2f1c40171e2299c9ee26e67063a46fba79d45eb4ef9997237247cb2
August 28, 2026 00:36 UTC
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Current Version
1eaf57dcb872b5c0480c2ddc5bbe3690da99611527f374e7877ab3f00c06baf7
August 29, 2026 00:36 UTC
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Change Detected
August 29, 2026 00:36 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://opensea.io/tos
Citation Record
Entity: OpenSea
Document: OpenSea Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004700
Captured: 2026-08-29 00:36:38 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-29-opensea-opensea-terms-of-service-4700/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

OpenSea has formalized terms for a new beta feature enabling attribute-based NFT bidding. The terms emphasize user responsibility for verifying items and clarify that OpenSea does not verify attributes or condition. This is primarily a …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenSea Terms of Service
Entity
OpenSea
Captured
August 29, 2026
Source URL
https://opensea.io/tos
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Next change Aug 30, 2026
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