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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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"No spend, rebates, incentives, discounts, or other benefits arising under any other Runpod program or purchasing channel may be applied as a credit, offset, or adjustment against the pricing, fees, or obligations established under these Terms or any OrderExcerpt from RunPod's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “No spend, rebates, incentives, discounts, or other benefits arising under any other Runpod program or purchasing channel may be applied as a credit, offset, or adjustment against the pricing, fees, or obligations established under these Terms or any Order”
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