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Summary

This document establishes the Terms of Service for Segment, a customer data platform operated by Twilio, covering use of Segment's data collection, processing, and activation services. The agreement limits Twilio's liability to amounts the customer paid in the twelve months preceding a claim and requires customers to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy. The agreement authorizes Twilio to collect account, usage, and data processing metadata and requires customers to indemnify Twilio against third-party claims arising from their use of the platform.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document is the Twilio Terms of Service, governing use of Twilio's communications platform and related products (including Segment, SendGrid, and other services) on the basis of a binding agreement between Twilio Inc. and the customer or end user. The agreement states that users must comply with Twilio's Acceptable Use Policy, that Twilio may suspend or terminate accounts for violations, and that the terms authorize Twilio to modify pricing and service features with notice; the agreement also asserts broad indemnification obligations from users and limits Twilio's liability to amounts paid in the preceding twelve months. The document's indemnification scope and liability cap provisions are operationally significant for business customers integrating Twilio's API infrastructure, as the terms assert that users hold Twilio harmless from third-party claims arising from customer content or use of the services, while Twilio's exposure is contractually capped; the enforceability of these caps and indemnification obligations may vary by jurisdiction and applicable consumer protection law. The document engages GDPR, CCPA, and related data protection frameworks given Twilio's role as a data processor for customer communications and its collection of usage and account data; the Data Processing Addendum referenced in the terms is a material compliance instrument for enterprise customers subject to EU and California law. Compliance teams should evaluate data processing agreements, consent mechanisms for end-user communications, and jurisdictional obligations, particularly where Twilio services are used to send messages to EU or California residents.

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2 important changes detected

2 versions captured · Last updated: May 2026

May 9, 2026

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What changed Segment updated its Terms of Service on May 9, 2026, removing Mexico-specific terms from Section 10.5 and replacing Japan-specific dispute resolution and verification requirements with new Mexico-specific provisions. The updated terms now require Mexico-domiciled users to resolve disputes through binding arbitration with the Centro de Arbitraje de México (CAM) in Mexico City before a sole arbitrator, with both parties sharing arbitration costs equally. Additionally, the agreement now explicitly states that Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Law does not apply to the commercial relationship, and adds a new Anti-Money Laundering compliance obligation applicable to both parties.
Why this matters The updated terms establish a binding arbitration requirement for users domiciled or registered in Mexico, replacing prior dispute resolution procedures. Under the revised Section 10.5, Mexico-domiciled users must first engage in good faith negotiations with Segment for up to 30 days, and if unresolved, disputes proceed to binding arbitration administered by the Centro de Arbitraje de México (CAM) in Mexico City before a sole arbitrator, with both parties splitting arbitration costs. Additionally, the agreement now explicitly carves out Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Law (Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor), stating it does not apply to this commercial agreement. Mexico users also face a new obligation to comply with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption requirements under applicable Mexican law.
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May 5, 2026

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What changed Segment updated its Terms of Service on May 5, 2026 to restructure dispute resolution and country-specific terms. The agreement previously designated Mexico as a jurisdiction subject to specific dispute resolution rules and commercial relationship exemptions. The updated terms reassign those Mexico-specific provisions to Japan instead, adding new requirements around government-issued ID verification, Japanese consumption tax treatment, and intellectual property rights under Japanese law. This change affects where arbitration occurs for Japanese customers and what documentation and tax obligations apply to them.
Why this matters Segment's updated terms now apply Japan-specific dispute resolution, verification, and tax requirements to customers domiciled or registered in Japan. The agreement now states that arbitration proceedings for Japanese customers will take place in Mexico City, Japan (implied Tokyo venue under the new Japan section), conducted in English. Japanese customers may be required to submit government-issued ID documents and complete verification processes as required under applicable Japanese law, including the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds and the Telecommunications Business Act. All fees are payable in Japanese Yen, and taxes will include Japanese consumption tax. Intellectual property rights now incorporate Japanese Copyright Act provisions. You can review the specific verification requirements by contacting Segment or reviewing the applicable service section.
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