Twilio can suspend or shut down your account without warning if it believes you have violated the terms or if your use is causing harm, which could interrupt services you or your customers depend on.
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The terms authorize Twilio to suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice based on a reasonableness standard applied by Twilio, which could result in immediate service disruption for businesses relying on Twilio's infrastructure.
Interpretive note: EU customers may have additional protections under the Platform-to-Business Regulation that limit the enforceability of no-notice termination provisions; applicability depends on whether Twilio qualifies as a covered platform under that regulation.
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.
View change record →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.
View change record →Business customers may experience immediate account suspension without prior notice at Twilio's discretion, potentially disrupting customer-facing communications and services built on the platform.
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"Twilio may, without notice, suspend or terminate Customer's account and access to the Services if Customer violates this Agreement, including the Acceptable Use Policy, or if Twilio reasonably believes that Customer's use of the Services is causing harm to Twilio, its network, or third parties.Excerpt from Segment's Terms of Service
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The terms authorize Twilio to suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice based on a reasonableness standard applied by Twilio, which could result in immediate service disruption for businesses relying on Twilio's infrastructure.
Business customers may experience immediate account suspension without prior notice at Twilio's discretion, potentially disrupting customer-facing communications and services built on the platform.
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