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Acceptance by accessing CL servers

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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.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

By creating, logging into, connecting, and/or utilizing an Indeed services account to access our services, you agree to Indeed's Terms and acknowledge Indeed's Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Tinder Medium

If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

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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 Craigslist Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Terms of Use
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-035853
Document ID
CA-D-00287
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
80f85263c430b95f91b78125e0dbb2505055453e668ec19eefe4b53b64a4af6b
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Craigslist
Document: Craigslist Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-035853
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:49:41 UTC
SHA-256: 80f85263c430b95f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-035853/acceptance-by-accessing-cl-servers/
Accessed: July 13, 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 299 platforms. See the full comparison.

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