Provision record
Craigslist · Craigslist Terms of Use · View original document ↗

Acceptance by accessing CL servers

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What must users agree to as a condition of accessing or interacting with Craigslist's servers, services, websites, App, or any associated content or postings?
“By accessing or otherwise interacting with our servers, services, websites, mobile app ("App"), or any associated content/postings (together, "CL"), you agree to these Terms of Use”
Version CA-V-006713, captured Sept. 11, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Craigslist requires users to agree to its Terms of Use as a condition of accessing or interacting with its servers, services, websites, App, or any associated content or postings.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Agreement to the Terms of Use is triggered by access or interaction alone, without requiring an affirmative click or signature, meaning users may be bound without explicit acknowledgment.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Any access to or interaction with Craigslist's servers, services, websites, App, or associated content constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By accessing or otherwise interacting with our servers, services, websites, mobile app ("App"), or any associated content/postings (together, "CL"), you agree to these Terms of Use

Excerpt from Craigslist's Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Terms of Use
Entity
Craigslist
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 18, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006713, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-035853
Document ID
CA-D-000287
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006713)
07874d41a2a5a0b352d78b29df709a4639a39510ee5798e026a7aebef4c4aa2e
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006713 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Craigslist
Document: Craigslist Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-035853
Version: CA-V-006713
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:45:14 UTC
SHA-256: 07874d41a2a5a0b3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-035853/acceptance-by-accessing-cl-servers/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Craigslist's Acceptance by accessing CL servers clause do?

Agreement to the Terms of Use is triggered by access or interaction alone, without requiring an affirmative click or signature, meaning users may be bound without explicit acknowledgment.

How does this clause affect you?

Any access to or interaction with Craigslist's servers, services, websites, App, or associated content constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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