This analysis describes what PayPal'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
This definition establishes the scope of what PayPal treats as a marketplace, which determines which operators fall within any marketplace-specific requirements or restrictions in the policy.
Interpretive note: The excerpt provides only a definition and does not state the pre-approval requirement referenced in the clause name; that requirement is not present in the quoted language and has not been claimed.
If you operate a platform matching third-party sellers with buyers, PayPal's policy treats you as a marketplace operator and any related rules apply to you.
How other platforms handle this
You may not display any personal contact, banking, or peer-to-peer payment information, whether in relation to you or any other person (for example, names, home addresses or postcodes, telephone numbers, email addresses, URLs, credit/debit card...)
You agree that Promotional Codes: (a) must be used in a lawful manner; (b) must be used for the intended audience and purpose; (c) may not be duplicated, sold or transferred in any manner...
please take care when using these forums and do not post confidential or proprietary information through those features.
"A marketplace is an e-commerce solution where third-party sellers can sell their products or services to customers.Excerpt from PayPal's Acceptable Use 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.
This definition establishes the scope of what PayPal treats as a marketplace, which determines which operators fall within any marketplace-specific requirements or restrictions in the policy.
If you operate a platform matching third-party sellers with buyers, PayPal's policy treats you as a marketplace operator and any related rules apply to you.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PayPal.