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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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Why it matters

If you ever do get to take a dispute to court, you may need to litigate in California (for non-EEA users) or Ireland (for EEA users), which could be costly and impractical for most users.

Consumer impact

By using Pinterest, you grant the platform a wide-ranging license to use, display, and distribute your photos and content across their services. US users are subject to mandatory arbitration and cannot join class action lawsuits against Pinterest, which significantly limits legal recourse. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to Pinterest within 30 days of first accepting these terms.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State attorneys general may challenge forum selection clauses that effectively deny consumers access to local courts or conflict with state consumer protection law.
    File a complaint →

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Pinterest Terms of Service
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March 24, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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CA-P-000703
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Entity: Pinterest | Document: Pinterest Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000703
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Accessed: April 4, 2026
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