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Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What must applicants for a Personal Account be?
“You may only apply for an Account...if you are a United States citizen and are at least 18 years of age (for Personal Accounts) or a legal entity formed and registered in the United States...”
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Our reading, not the document’s words
Mercury requires that applicants for a Personal Account be United States citizens and at least 18 years of age, or, for other account types, be a legal entity formed and registered in the United States.
What must users defend, indemnify, and hold harmless?
“You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mercury and its subsidiaries, agents, licensors, managers, and other affiliated companies...from and against any and all third-party claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt...”
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Mercury requires users to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mercury and its subsidiaries, agents, licensors, managers, and other affiliated companies from and against any and all third-party claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt.
What is Mercury's maximum liability to users?
“In no event shall Mercury...be liable to you for any claims, proceedings, liabilities, obligations, damages, losses or costs in an amount exceeding $1000.00.”
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Mercury limits its liability to users to a maximum of $1,000.00 for any claims, proceedings, liabilities, obligations, damages, losses, or costs.
What will Mercury not be liable for?
“Mercury will not be liable for any losses caused by any unauthorized use of your Account.”
Version CA-V-007358, captured Oct. 6, 2026 · live source ↗
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Mercury will not be liable for any losses caused by any unauthorized use of a user's account.
What license does Mercury grant users?
“you are hereby granted a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, freely revocable license to use the Services as permitted by the features of the Services. Mercury reserves all rights not expressly granted herein...”
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Mercury grants users a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, freely revocable license to use the Services as permitted by the features of the Services.
What does Mercury prohibit users from using the account or services for?
“Use the Account or the Services for the benefit, either directly or indirectly, of an individual, organization, or country identified on the United States Office of Foreign Asset Control's Specially Designated Nationals List...”
Version CA-V-007358, captured Oct. 6, 2026 · live source ↗
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Mercury prohibits users from using the account or services for the benefit, directly or indirectly, of any individual, organization, or country identified on the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control's Specially Designated Nationals List.
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Summary
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Mercury's Terms of Service set the rules for who can open an account, how the service can be used, and what happens when things go wrong. Mercury's liability to you is capped at $1,000.00 no matter what, and Mercury takes no responsibility for losses from unauthorized use of your account. Once a wire transfer is accepted, you cannot cancel or change it, and invoice payments may be held for up to four business days before the funds are available to you.

Analysis

Mercury's Terms of Service establish the conditions under which Mercury provides banking and payment services to eligible users, defined as U.S. citizens aged 18 or older for Personal Accounts, or U.S.-formed and registered legal entities for other account types. The document grants users a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and freely revocable license to use the Services only as their features permit, while imposing a broad indemnification obligation requiring users to defend and hold harmless Mercury and its affiliates against any and all third-party claims, damages, and costs. Mercury disclaims all warranties, caps its total liability to users at $1,000.00, and bears no liability for losses arising from unauthorized account use. Key operational constraints include irrevocability of wire instructions once accepted, a risk-based funds availability hold of up to four business days on ACH invoice payments, a narrow 30-minute cancellation window for transfers, and a prohibition on any use—direct or indirect—that benefits OFAC Specially Designated Nationals.

What this means for you

As a Mercury user, you are personally responsible for defending Mercury and its affiliates from any third-party claims that arise in connection with your use of the service, which can expose you to significant out-of-pocket costs. Mercury's total financial obligation to you for any harm is limited to $1,000.00, and Mercury accepts no responsibility for losses caused by unauthorized access to your account. If you need to cancel a transfer, you must act within 30 minutes of authorization and only before the funds have been picked up or deposited. Wire instructions are final once Mercury accepts them, so you should verify all wire details before submission.

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9 versions captured · Latest change detected by ConductAtlas: October 2026

What changed Mercury updated its Terms of Service to October 5, 2026 and added a new section on third-party AI connections. The updated terms clarify that users may optionally connect AI assistants to their accounts, but Mercury does not control or operate these connections, is not responsible for their outputs or data handling, and users should review the AI provider's own terms before connecting. The terms also warn that AI-generated responses may be inaccurate and should not be relied upon without verification.
Why this matters The updated terms introduce an optional feature allowing users to connect third-party AI assistants to their Mercury accounts. Mercury explicitly states it does not control, operate, or monitor these connections and is not responsible for the AI provider's outputs, data handling, or availability. The terms warn that AI-generated responses may be inaccurate or fabricated and should not be relied upon without independent verification. Users should review the AI provider's own terms and privacy policy before connecting and should not share sensitive personal information through an AI Connection.
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What changed Mercury revised its promotional offers section to clarify that third-party partners may change or discontinue perks at any time, even after eligibility requirements are met, and that Mercury will not be responsible for honoring or fulfilling perks that partners modify or discontinue. The updated terms also specify that expired perks cannot be reinstated and direct users to contact third-party partners directly if a perk is discontinued or not honored. This shifts responsibility for perk fulfillment from Mercury to the third-party partner.
Why this matters The updated terms establish that third-party promotional partners may change or discontinue perks at any time, including after you have met a perk's eligibility or redemption requirements. Mercury states it will not be responsible for honoring, fulfilling, or subsidizing a perk that a partner modifies or discontinues, and directs you to contact the partner directly if a perk is discontinued or not honored. This means a promotional offer you qualified for could be withdrawn or modified by the partner without Mercury's involvement or recourse through Mercury.
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June 26, 2026 medium

Mercury added a new section governing automatic recurring payments (autopay) on invoices. The updated terms establish that payers authorize recurring ACH debits through separate addenda, that Mercury does not guarantee …

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Archival ProvenanceSource & Archival Record
This version captured October 6, 2026 00:59 UTC
Last successful capture October 21, 2026 00:51 UTC
Date stated by the document October 5, 2026 (as printed in this version)
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000529
Version ID CA-V-007358
SHA-256 (extracted text, extractor v5) 0e31449b6944867ec3b6fa844163d87215c767a95a4dc6f34c92474ac1e73567
Archived bytes SHA-256 (anchor) b1bfbeb848041aaa8b740f2130697d6a55626af511f3ae5d38a66c8d3f4aef03
✓ Snapshot stored ✓ Archived bytes anchored (verified Oct. 6, 2026)

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