Substack changed the text of its Substack Terms of Use, which now states its date as October 6, 2026.
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Substack's privacy policy included a navigation menu item referencing 'For media founders' in its updated version published June 28, 2026. …
Substack updated its navigation menu on June 28, 2026 by adding 'For media founders' to its list of creator categories. …
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