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The provision creates a contractual framework linking continued access to the platform with adherence to defined content and conduct standards, establishing the operational basis for Meta's content moderation system and the conditions under which service access may be modified or terminated.
The updated terms establish a jurisdictional change for consumers. Previously, all disputes had to be resolved in California courts; now, if you are a consumer or if your country requires it, disputes must be resolved in courts within your home country under your home country's laws. For Meta's own claims against you, the agreement still requires disputes to proceed exclusively in California courts. The revised terms also now require Meta to notify you at least 30 days in advance before making changes to these Terms, and you will have the opportunity to review them before they take effect, unless changes are required by law.
View change record →Users gain access to Meta Products contingent upon acceptance of restrictions on content categories and user conduct. The terms authorize Meta to enforce compliance with Community Standards through content moderation mechanisms, the scope and procedures for which are referenced but detailed in separate Community Standards documentation.
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The provision creates a contractual framework linking continued access to the platform with adherence to defined content and conduct standards, establishing the operational basis for Meta's content moderation system and the conditions under which service access may be modified or terminated.
Users gain access to Meta Products contingent upon acceptance of restrictions on content categories and user conduct. The terms authorize Meta to enforce compliance with Community Standards through content moderation mechanisms, the scope and procedures for which are referenced but detailed in separate Community Standards documentation.
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