Provision record
Mailchimp · Mailchimp Standard Terms of Use · View original document ↗

Mailchimp May Throttle API Sending at Discretion

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 108 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Mailchimp and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what Mailchimp'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

How other platforms handle this

DeepL Medium

DeepL API Growth and DeepL API Developer are designed to process at least 600 characters per minute and per Customer; exceeding use may be limited, and Customers may encounter a 429 "Too Many Requests" error message.

Runway Medium

Your Applications made available to end users must prominently display "Powered by Runway" and link to runwayml.com on applicable user interfaces and in accordance with our Branding Guidelines.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
We may throttle your sending or connection through our API at our discretion.

Excerpt from Mailchimp's Standard Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
Mailchimp Standard Terms of Use
Entity
Mailchimp
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-065188
Document ID
CA-D-00887
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9882db0300b1b7b43fc98d9489eafa1bcccf771f91b984a0245e8a3c5aeaba7c
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Mailchimp
Document: Mailchimp Standard Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-065188
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:43:23 UTC
SHA-256: 9882db0300b1b7b4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mailchimp/mailchimp-standard-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-065188/mailchimp-may-throttle-api-sending-at-discretion/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mailchimp's Mailchimp May Throttle API Sending at Discretion clause do?

The clause states: “We may throttle your sending or connection through our API at our discretion.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 108 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Mailchimp?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mailchimp.