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The updated terms establish mandatory age verification as a condition of account creation and authorize Snapchat to lock or delete accounts if users do not meet applicable age requirements in their jurisdiction. The revised content moderation language expands Snapchat's authority to review, moderate, or remove content in its sole discretion and explicitly states the company will not be liable for these actions. An appeals process is introduced, but decisions remain subject to Snapchat's sole discretion. You can review the prior Terms of Service on Snapchat's support site, which apply until September 21, 2026.
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You agree with us that, if either of us has concerns, we must first work together to resolve any dispute informally without resorting to legal action. You agree to contact us at legal@anyscale.com...
Before either of us files a claim against the other, we both agree to try to resolve the Dispute informally...If we are unable to resolve a Dispute within 60 days, either of us has the right to initiate arbitration.
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"If you have a dispute with Snap that is subject to arbitration, then prior to initiating arbitration, you agree to mail an individualized request ("Pre-Arbitration Demand") to Snap Inc....so that we can work together to resolve the dispute.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you have a dispute with Snap that is subject to arbitration, then prior to initiating arbitration, you agree to mail an individualized request ("Pre-Arbitration Demand") to Snap Inc....so that we can work together to resolve the dispute.”
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