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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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"Runpod does not automatically update your Subscription plan. All upgrades or downgrades will be performed at your request and may include modification of Fees or require reinitiating service with us.Excerpt from RunPod's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Runpod does not automatically update your Subscription plan. All upgrades or downgrades will be performed at your request and may include modification of Fees or require reinitiating service with us.”
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