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Anti-Spam and Acceptable Use Requirements

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What it is

The agreement prohibits use of the platform to send unsolicited bulk email, engage in phishing or pharming, or send email to recipients who have not consented, and requires users to comply with CAN-SPAM, CASL, and applicable email laws.

This analysis describes what ConvertKit'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 compliance with anti-spam law is a contractual obligation as well as a legal one, meaning violations may result in both legal liability and account termination under Kit's acceptable use policy. The consent requirement for all recipients creates an ongoing operational obligation for users to maintain documented consent records.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement requires users to obtain consent from all email recipients and comply with CAN-SPAM and CASL, and prohibits unsolicited bulk sending. Failure to comply may result in account suspension or termination in addition to regulatory exposure under applicable law.

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You may not use the Service to send spam or other unsolicited bulk email, or to engage in phishing or pharming. You must comply with all applicable laws relating to email communications, including CAN-SPAM, CASL, and similar laws. You may not use the Service to send email to recipients who have not consented to receive email from you.

Excerpt from ConvertKit's Terms of Service

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Provision details

Document information
Document
ConvertKit Terms of Service
Entity
ConvertKit
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012214
Document ID
CA-D-00889
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d0cae1abf340f3b2cd28c936b60f5a00c2d0bd808e45b4cde91bba77a1867bcd
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:48 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: ConvertKit
Document: ConvertKit Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-012214
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:48:30 UTC
SHA-256: d0cae1abf340f3b2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/convertkit/convertkit-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-012214/anti-spam-and-acceptable-use-requirements/
Accessed: Sept. 21, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ConvertKit's Anti-Spam and Acceptable Use Requirements clause do?

This provision establishes that compliance with anti-spam law is a contractual obligation as well as a legal one, meaning violations may result in both legal liability and account termination under Kit's acceptable use policy. The consent requirement for all recipients creates an ongoing operational obligation for users to maintain documented consent records.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement requires users to obtain consent from all email recipients and comply with CAN-SPAM and CASL, and prohibits unsolicited bulk sending. Failure to comply may result in account suspension or termination in addition to regulatory exposure under applicable law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 283 platforms. See the full comparison.

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