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Account Suspension and Termination

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Why it matters

Reddit has broad, essentially unreviewable discretion to remove your access to the platform and all content associated with your account, with no guaranteed appeal process or compensation.

Consumer impact

Reddit's Terms of Service give the platform a broad, permanent license to all content users post, meaning Reddit can use, modify, and distribute your posts and comments even after you delete them or close your account. Users are also subject to a mandatory arbitration clause and class action waiver, which significantly limits their ability to pursue legal remedies collectively if harmed by Reddit. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by emailing arbitration-opt-out@reddit.com within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms of Service.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    To proactively close your Reddit account before a forced suspension, go to Settings > Account > Deactivate Account. Note that account deactivation may not delete all your content and Reddit's content license survives account closure.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC Act Section 5 applies to unfair account termination practices, particularly where prepaid subscription value is forfeited without refund or adequate notice.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State Attorneys General can investigate account termination practices under state consumer protection statutes, particularly in California (CLRA, UCL) and New York.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Reddit User Agreement
Entity
Reddit
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000717
Document ID
CA-D-00101
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Reddit | Document: Reddit User Agreement | Record: CA-P-000717
Captured: 2026-04-01 15:12:08 UTC | SHA-256: c8c5469478130cc4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/reddit/reddit-user-agreement/account-suspension-and-termination/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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