Craigslist · Craigslist Terms of Use

Unilateral TOU Modification

Medium severity
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What it is

Craigslist can change these rules at any time without directly notifying you, and simply continuing to use the site means you've agreed to the new terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Craigslist can alter the terms governing your use of the platform at any time, and your continued use constitutes binding acceptance even if you were unaware of the changes — placing the burden of monitoring entirely on you.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

You could become bound by materially different terms — including new data practices, fee structures, or restrictions — without any notice, simply by visiting Craigslist after a change has been made.

View original clause language
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.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer contracts are subject to reasonable notice requirements under California contract law and FTC Act Section 5 unfair practices standards. GDPR Art. 7(3) requires that withdrawal of consent be as easy as giving it, and material changes to terms affecting data processing may require fresh consent from EU users. CCPA does not impose explicit notice requirements for TOU changes but changes affecting data practices must be reflected in updated privacy notices. (2)

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Terms of Use
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
April 18, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003026
Document ID
CA-D-00287
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
80f85263c430b95f91b78125e0dbb2505055453e668ec19eefe4b53b64a4af6b
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Craigslist | Document: Craigslist Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-003026
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:49:41 UTC | SHA-256: 80f85263c430b95f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-terms-of-use/unilateral-tou-modification/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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