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Third-Party Vendor Data Disclaimer

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What it is

By ordering Third-Party Offerings through the Marketplace, users authorize Vendors to access, transmit, modify, delete, or store data on Vendor or third-party systems. RunPod disclaims all responsibility for Vendor data security, privacy practices, and data use, placing sole responsibility on the user for authorizing Vendor data access.

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This analysis describes what RunPod'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that Third-Party Vendor data practices fall entirely outside RunPod's contractual responsibility. Enterprise customers integrating Marketplace third-party software with data stored on RunPod infrastructure must conduct independent vendor due diligence, as RunPod provides no contractual protection regarding Vendor data handling.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 23, 2026

The updated Terms of Service remove previous promotional language including referral bonuses (previously described as $5-$500 random credit bonuses) and product feature descriptions. The revised document now explicitly states it is a legally binding agreement between you and RunPod, Inc., with a last-updated date of March 24, 2026. No new restrictions or obligations are introduced by this change; the restructuring primarily formalizes the legal framework and eliminates marketing content that previously appeared within the terms document.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, enabling any Third-Party Marketplace Offering authorizes that Vendor to access, transmit, modify, or store user data, and RunPod's contractual responsibility for that data ends at the point of Vendor access. Users bear sole responsibility for evaluating Vendor Terms and security practices before enabling integrations.

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If you place an Order for Third-Party Offerings, you authorize Vendors to access or use certain data in the applicable Service. This may include transmitting, transferring, modifying or deleting such data, or storing such data on Vendor or third-party systems. Any third-party Vendor's use of accessed data (whether data in the Service or separately collected from you or your device) is subject to the applicable Vendor Terms. Runpod is not responsible for any access, use, transfer or security of data or information by third-party Vendors or by Third-Party Offerings, or for the security or privacy practices of any third-party Vendor, Third-Party Offering or their processors. You are solely responsible for your decision to permit any third-party Vendor or Third-Party Offering to access or use data to which you've granted access.

Excerpt from RunPod's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision interacts directly with GDPR obligations for data controllers who engage processors or sub-processors, as any data transferred to a Third-Party Vendor may require a Data Processing Agreement under GDPR.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
RunPod Terms of Service
Entity
RunPod
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016094
Document ID
CA-D-00651
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
341d7efad30fe97fb1296c24e6a9e72de0e6f29987510fca8c5a6f7a6ce5116d
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RunPod
Document: RunPod Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-016094
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:34:34 UTC
SHA-256: 341d7efad30fe97f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runpod/runpod-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-016094/third-party-vendor-data-disclaimer/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RunPod's Third-Party Vendor Data Disclaimer clause do?

This provision discloses that Third-Party Vendor data practices fall entirely outside RunPod's contractual responsibility. Enterprise customers integrating Marketplace third-party software with data stored on RunPod infrastructure must conduct independent vendor due diligence, as RunPod provides no contractual protection regarding Vendor data handling.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, enabling any Third-Party Marketplace Offering authorizes that Vendor to access, transmit, modify, or store user data, and RunPod's contractual responsibility for that data ends at the point of Vendor access. Users bear sole responsibility for evaluating Vendor Terms and security practices before enabling integrations.

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