Craigslist can change its terms at any time without notifying you directly, and continuing to use the site after a change means you have agreed to the new terms.
This analysis describes what Craigslist'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
There is no stated obligation for Craigslist to notify users of changes, meaning the terms governing your use can materially shift without your active awareness, and continued use constitutes binding acceptance of whatever the new terms say.
Users who do not proactively monitor Craigslist's terms page may unknowingly accept new obligations or lose rights simply by continuing to use the platform after an update, including changes to the liquidated damages schedule, content license, or fee structure.
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"We may modify the TOU at any time in our sole discretion. You are responsible for periodically checking for changes and are bound by them if you continue to use CL.Excerpt from Craigslist's Terms of Use
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There is no stated obligation for Craigslist to notify users of changes, meaning the terms governing your use can materially shift without your active awareness, and continued use constitutes binding acceptance of whatever the new terms say.
Users who do not proactively monitor Craigslist's terms page may unknowingly accept new obligations or lose rights simply by continuing to use the platform after an update, including changes to the liquidated damages schedule, content license, or fee structure.
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