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User Compliance Responsibility for Sending Laws and Contact Consent

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What it is

The agreement places full compliance responsibility on users for lawful basis of processing, consent, and notice obligations under applicable communications and data protection laws in every jurisdiction where their Contacts reside, including maintaining all records of consents independently of ActiveCampaign's platform.

This analysis describes what ActiveCampaign's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that users bear sole responsibility for compliance with CAN-SPAM, TCPA, GDPR, CASL, and other applicable sending and data protection laws, and that ActiveCampaign's platform does not serve as the record-of-truth for consent documentation. Users are required to maintain independent backup systems for Contact Data and consent records entirely separate from the Services.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that users, not ActiveCampaign, are responsible for obtaining and maintaining consent records for all marketing communications and for complying with all applicable sending laws in every jurisdiction where their Contacts are located. The agreement also states that ActiveCampaign's platform does not serve as a repository for Contact Data and users must maintain independent backups of consent records.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You further represent and warrant that you have a lawful basis for processing and sending Marketing Content to your customers, business contacts, followers and others who receive marketing messages from you or on your behalf ('Contacts'). [...] You (and not ActiveCampaign) are responsible for ensuring that you meet all notice and consent obligations for sending communications to individuals in the jurisdictions where they reside. [...] you, and not ActiveCampaign, have sole responsibility for maintaining all records relating thereto.

Excerpt from ActiveCampaign's Terms of Service

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
ActiveCampaign Terms of Service
Entity
ActiveCampaign
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015351
Document ID
CA-D-00894
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 14:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: ActiveCampaign
Document: ActiveCampaign Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-015351
Captured: 2026-05-20 14:01:24 UTC
SHA-256: f7dfd1e4d5a889bc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/activecampaign/activecampaign-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-015351/user-compliance-responsibility-for-sending-laws-and-contact-consent/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ActiveCampaign's User Compliance Responsibility for Sending Laws and Contact Consent clause do?

This provision establishes that users bear sole responsibility for compliance with CAN-SPAM, TCPA, GDPR, CASL, and other applicable sending and data protection laws, and that ActiveCampaign's platform does not serve as the record-of-truth for consent documentation. Users are required to maintain independent backup systems for Contact Data and consent records entirely separate from the Services.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that users, not ActiveCampaign, are responsible for obtaining and maintaining consent records for all marketing communications and for complying with all applicable sending laws in every jurisdiction where their Contacts are located. The agreement also states that ActiveCampaign's platform does not serve as a repository for Contact Data and users must maintain independent backups of consent records.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ActiveCampaign.