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Pinterest may revise the Terms at any time, with material changes communicated in advance. Continued use of Pinterest after a Terms update constitutes binding acceptance of the revised Terms.
This analysis describes what Pinterest'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 provision establishes that ongoing platform use following a Terms update constitutes contractual acceptance of the new terms, without requiring affirmative consent. The notification obligation applies to material changes only, with the materiality determination reserved to Pinterest subject to applicable law.
Under this clause, continuing to use Pinterest after receiving notice of updated Terms constitutes binding acceptance of those Terms, including any new or modified provisions. Users who do not agree to updated Terms must stop using Pinterest.
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"We may revise, add, or remove any or all portions of these Terms from time to time and the most current version will always be posted on our website. Unless otherwise required by law, we'll notify you of any material changes to these Terms before any update enters into effect. Your continued access to or use of Pinterest after such an update constitutes your binding acceptance of such changes.Excerpt from Pinterest's Terms of Service
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The continued-use acceptance mechanism engages EU consumer contract law and GDPR consent standards for EU and EEA users, where passive acceptance of modified terms may not satisfy consent requirements for new or expanded data processing activities. The UK Consumer Rights Act and related consumer contract regulations may similarly limit the enforceability of passive acceptance clauses for UK consumers. The FTC Act's prohibition on deceptive practices is relevant to the adequacy of material change notifications for US users. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The notification obligation is limited to material changes and is conditioned on legal requirements, leaving Pinterest discretion in determining what constitutes a material change. Disputes arising under the Terms are governed by the version in effect at the time the dispute arose, as stated in Section 13(a). 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and EEA users may have additional rights under GDPR to object to or withdraw consent from changes that affect data processing, independent of the contractual acceptance mechanism. UK users have analogous protections. California residents may have rights under CCPA to object to changes that affect personal data use. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations that incorporate Pinterest Terms into their own downstream agreements should monitor Pinterest Terms updates and assess whether changes require updates to their own vendor or user agreements. The assignment provision in Section 13(b) means Pinterest may also assign the agreement to a third party, triggering a separate review obligation. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should establish a monitoring process for Pinterest Terms updates, particularly regarding arbitration, data use, and commercial account provisions that may affect ongoing business operations. A review trigger should be established for any notification of material Terms changes.
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This provision establishes that ongoing platform use following a Terms update constitutes contractual acceptance of the new terms, without requiring affirmative consent. The notification obligation applies to material changes only, with the materiality determination reserved to Pinterest subject to applicable law.
Under this clause, continuing to use Pinterest after receiving notice of updated Terms constitutes binding acceptance of those Terms, including any new or modified provisions. Users who do not agree to updated Terms must stop using Pinterest.
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