Netflix · Netflix Terms of Use

Household Sharing and Account Access Restrictions

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Netflix's Terms of Use establish that all subscription fees are non-refundable including for unused periods, that Netflix can charge any payment method linked to your account if your primary method fails, and that class action lawsuits against Netflix are waived where local law allows. Members are prohibited from sharing their account beyond their household unless their plan specifically permits it. You can cancel your membership anytime via the Account page at netflix.com, which stops future charges at the end of your current billing cycle.

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Redfin Medium

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Netflix has formalized household-only sharing restrictions in its ToU, meaning sharing with friends or family outside your home is a breach of contract — a significant tightening compared to earlier industry norms.

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The Netflix service and any content accessed through the service are for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household unless otherwise allowed by your subscription plan. During your Netflix membership we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access the Netflix service and Netflix content. Except for the foregoing, no right, title or interest shall be transferred to you.

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Netflix Terms of Use
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Netflix
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 6, 2026
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April 9, 2026
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CA-P-002332
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CA-D-00038
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Entity: Netflix | Document: Netflix Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-002332
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:42:36 UTC | SHA-256: fbf333516b664c36…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/netflix/netflix-terms-of-use/household-sharing-and-account-access-restrictions/
Accessed: April 29, 2026
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