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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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all subscription plans may contain limited commercial content, such as branded content or sponsorship messaging, promotions for Netflix content or information about other Netflix products or services.
You hereby agree that we may place such advertising and promotions on the Service or on, about, or in conjunction with your Content.
Service Tiers with "no ads" may offer live Content, such as sporting events and other special events or access to linear channels such as your local NBC station, which contain traditional commercial breaks.
"Your Content does not involve commercial activities and/or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, barter, advertising, or pyramid schemes without Runpod's prior written consent.Excerpt from RunPod's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Your Content does not involve commercial activities and/or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, barter, advertising, or pyramid schemes without Runpod's prior written consent.”
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