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Users bear financial responsibility for defending RunPod and covering any third-party claims that arise from how users use the Service or whether they comply with the Terms.
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.
View change record →If a third party brings a claim against RunPod arising from your use of the Service or your breach of the Terms, you are required to defend RunPod and cover any resulting loss, damage, liability, or claim.
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Users bear financial responsibility for defending RunPod and covering any third-party claims that arise from how users use the Service or whether they comply with the Terms.
If a third party brings a claim against RunPod arising from your use of the Service or your breach of the Terms, you are required to defend RunPod and cover any resulting loss, damage, liability, or claim.
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