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

Limited revocable non-exclusive license granted

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

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What license does Craigslist grant users?
“If you agree to the TOU and (1) are of sufficient age and capacity to use CL and be bound by the TOU, or (2) use CL on behalf of a business, thereby binding that business to the TOU, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license to use CL in compliance with the TOU; unlicensed use is unauthorized.”
Version CA-V-006713, captured Sept. 11, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Craigslist grants users a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license to use CL in compliance with the Terms of Use, and any use outside that license is unauthorized.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The license is revocable and tightly conditioned on TOU compliance, meaning any violation can render continued use unauthorized, and users cannot transfer the license to others.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your right to use Craigslist is a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license conditioned on compliance with the Terms of Use; use outside those bounds is unauthorized.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you agree to the TOU and (1) are of sufficient age and capacity to use CL and be bound by the TOU, or (2) use CL on behalf of a business, thereby binding that business to the TOU, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license to use CL in compliance with the TOU; unlicensed use is unauthorized.

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-035865
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. 6, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Craigslist
Document: Craigslist Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-035865
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-035865/limited-revocable-non-exclusive-license-granted/
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 Limited revocable non-exclusive license granted clause do?

The license is revocable and tightly conditioned on TOU compliance, meaning any violation can render continued use unauthorized, and users cannot transfer the license to others.

How does this clause affect you?

Your right to use Craigslist is a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license conditioned on compliance with the Terms of Use; use outside those bounds is unauthorized.

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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