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AWS processes all RI Marketplace transaction payments on behalf of sellers, and the terms authorize AWS to withhold, deduct, or set off amounts owed by the seller to AWS or its affiliates against transaction proceeds owed to the seller.
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The setoff provision authorizes AWS to apply amounts the seller owes to AWS against RI Marketplace transaction proceeds before remitting payment, which may reduce or eliminate proceeds available to the seller without a separate collection action.
The updated terms establish new restrictions on how AWS Capacity Reservations may be used. Specifically, customers purchasing On-Demand Capacity Reservations can no longer resell them to other parties, and AWS reserves the right to cancel the purchase or terminate running instances if the company suspects resale activity. For Capacity Blocks for ML, the grace period before instance termination increased from 30 minutes to 60 minutes for UltraServer instance types, allowing slightly more time to complete workloads. The Amazon Sidewalk qualification program was renamed and simplified, but the underlying security and operational requirements remain in effect.
View change record →The updated terms establish a formal framework for AWS Bedrock's free exploration services, clarifying the operational boundaries and responsibilities. AWS reserves the right to discontinue these services at any time without prior notice, meaning customers cannot rely on their continuation for production planning. Customers are solely responsible for testing, deploying, and maintaining any code, documents, or AI solutions AWS provides, including determining whether those solutions comply with applicable law. AWS retains the right to develop competing products based on content it creates during these engagements, though this does not override existing non-disclosure agreements. Customers are prohibited from requiring AWS personnel to sign additional terms as a condition of receiving free services, and any such documentation signed by AWS personnel is void.
View change record →The updated terms establish new data-sharing mechanisms for users of Anthropic models on Amazon Bedrock. Specifically, AWS now explicitly authorizes notification to Anthropic of metadata present in requests sent to certain Anthropic products (e.g., Claude Code, computer use features), enabling Anthropic to conduct product-level usage attribution. Additionally, the terms introduce AWS WAF AI traffic monetization, which permits AWS to facilitate payment transactions between content publishers and buyers by sharing pricing, payment, and configuration information with payment providers and facilitators; the updated terms clarify that AWS does not provide regulated financial services and is not a party to fund flows, and that users' interactions with payment providers are governed by separate terms between the user and those parties. Users employing these features should review what metadata may be embedded in their requests and understand their own obligations to payment providers.
View change record →Under these terms, sellers in the EC2 Reserved Instance Marketplace may have their transaction proceeds reduced by setoff for any amounts owed to AWS or its affiliates, and AWS may withhold or refuse to process transactions it suspects are fraudulent or in violation of applicable policies.
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"We will process all payments for Transactions and collect the applicable Transaction Proceeds. We may withhold for investigation, or refuse to process, any Transaction that we suspect is fraudulent, unlawful, or otherwise violates these Service Terms, the Agreement, or the Acceptable Use Policy. We may withhold, deduct, or setoff any amounts payable by you to us or our affiliates against any Transaction Proceeds.Excerpt from AWS Bedrock's AWS Service Terms
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The setoff and payment withholding provisions engage general commercial law principles governing setoff rights in payment processing arrangements. The FTC holds general authority over unfair or deceptive practices in commercial payment contexts. For non-US sellers required to provide Form W-8BEN under Section 5.6.1, IRS withholding obligations and FATCA compliance may also be engaged. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The setoff right is broad in scope, authorizing deduction of amounts owed to AWS or any AWS affiliate against transaction proceeds, which could affect seller cash flow if outstanding balances exist across multiple AWS services. The provision does not specify a notice requirement before setoff is exercised. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Non-US sellers participating in the RI Marketplace face additional tax documentation obligations under Section 5.6.1. US sellers whose bank accounts are registered for ACH payments should be aware that the terms also authorize AWS to initiate debit entries to correct transaction errors. Sellers in jurisdictions with statutory restrictions on commercial setoff rights should assess whether this provision is enforceable as written. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Sellers in the RI Marketplace should maintain current account balances and ensure no outstanding amounts are owed to AWS or its affiliates that could be subject to setoff against transaction proceeds. Financial controls should include monitoring of RI Marketplace disbursements against expected transaction amounts. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Finance teams managing RI Marketplace seller accounts should assess the potential for setoff against outstanding AWS invoices and maintain reconciliation procedures for disbursements. Non-US sellers should confirm W-8BEN documentation is current. ACH debit authorization should be reviewed in the context of the customer's treasury management policies.
The setoff provision authorizes AWS to apply amounts the seller owes to AWS against RI Marketplace transaction proceeds before remitting payment, which may reduce or eliminate proceeds available to the seller without a separate collection action.
Under these terms, sellers in the EC2 Reserved Instance Marketplace may have their transaction proceeds reduced by setoff for any amounts owed to AWS or its affiliates, and AWS may withhold or refuse to process transactions it suspects are fraudulent or in violation of applicable policies.
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