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Automated Communications Consent Including Pre-Recorded Calls

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What it is

By creating an account, users consent to receive communications via email, text message, calls, and push notifications from Glassdoor, its affiliates, and third-party service providers, including automated calls and pre-recorded messages generated by automatic telephone dialing systems. Standard message and data rates may apply.

This analysis describes what Glassdoor'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that account creation constitutes consent to receive automated telephone calls and pre-recorded messages from Glassdoor, affiliates, and third-party service providers. The scope of consent extends to communications about affiliate services, which may include Indeed-related services. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the U.S. requires prior express written consent for autodialed or pre-recorded calls to mobile phones.

Interpretive note: Whether account creation constitutes prior express written consent satisfying TCPA requirements is subject to ongoing judicial and regulatory interpretation and may vary by jurisdiction.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 20, 2026

The updated terms identify Indeed, Inc. as the legal entity responsible for Glassdoor services, which affects where legal claims or notices must be directed. The terms now provide detailed procedures for copyright infringement claims under the DMCA, requiring claimants to submit specific information and contact an Indeed copyright department address. Users can opt out of the mandatory arbitration agreement by submitting a signed notice to the registered agent at the specified California address, though opting out does not affect other terms or previous arbitration agreements. The removal of the April 20, 2026 deadline for legacy login transition means that date-specific enforcement pressure has been eliminated, though the terms continue to authorize Indeed account login requirements.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that creating a Glassdoor account constitutes consent to receive automated and pre-recorded calls, texts, and push notifications from Glassdoor, its affiliates, and third-party service providers. Users can opt out of text messages by replying STOP, and out of non-service emails via unsubscribe links, but cannot unsubscribe from service-related communications while maintaining an account.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By creating an account, you agree to accept and receive communications from Glassdoor, Glassdoor affiliates, and our third-party service providers. These communications may be via email, text message, calls, push notifications, or otherwise. You understand and agree that you may receive communications generated by automatic telephone dialing systems delivering pre-recorded messages sent by or on behalf of Glassdoor, its affiliates, and/or our third-party service providers, including communications concerning your account, our services, and services offered by our affiliates. Message and data rates may apply.

Excerpt from Glassdoor's Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which requires prior express written consent for autodialed or pre-recorded calls to mobile numbers.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Glassdoor Terms of Use
Entity
Glassdoor
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013977
Document ID
CA-D-00155
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:54 UTC
Methodology
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Entity: Glassdoor
Document: Glassdoor Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-013977
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:54:30 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/glassdoor/glassdoor-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-013977/automated-communications-consent-including-pre-recorded-calls/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glassdoor's Automated Communications Consent Including Pre-Recorded Calls clause do?

This provision establishes that account creation constitutes consent to receive automated telephone calls and pre-recorded messages from Glassdoor, affiliates, and third-party service providers. The scope of consent extends to communications about affiliate services, which may include Indeed-related services. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the U.S. requires prior express written consent for autodialed or pre-recorded calls to mobile phones.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that creating a Glassdoor account constitutes consent to receive automated and pre-recorded calls, texts, and push notifications from Glassdoor, its affiliates, and third-party service providers. Users can opt out of text messages by replying STOP, and out of non-service emails via unsubscribe links, but cannot unsubscribe from service-related communications while maintaining an account.

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