Users agree to indemnify Snap and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents against all claims, damages, costs, and attorneys' fees arising from the user's use of the Services, their content, their breach of the Terms, or their negligence or willful misconduct, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
This analysis describes what Snapchat's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision requires users to bear the financial burden of defending Snap against third-party claims that arise from the user's content or conduct, including claims related to third-party services recommended or approved by Snap. The phrase 'to the extent permitted by law' limits the assertion to what applicable law allows, but the scope of the indemnification is broad.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the indemnification obligation, particularly the scope covering Snap-recommended third-party services, may vary by jurisdiction and be subject to consumer protection limitations.
The updated terms state that Snapchat may now require age verification before you use the Services, expanding on prior language that only referenced minimum age requirements. The terms also revise content moderation procedures, stating that Snap's decision to restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts is made in its sole discretion, though expanded appeal and complaint procedures are now described in more detail through the Snapchat Moderation, Enforcement, and Appeals Explainer and Support Site. The terms also add references to jurisdiction-specific online platform safety laws and direct users to the Transparency Hub for information on how Snap complies with those laws where applicable. You can review appeal options and compliance procedures through the resources linked in the Terms, and you may be able to challenge account restrictions if you believe they violate applicable law in your jurisdiction.
View change record →Removed "to the extent permitted by law" qualifier and specific enumeration of "directors, officers, stockholders, licensors"; narrowed scope from "any way related to" third-party services to solely "your use" and "your violation."
View full change record →The agreement requires users to indemnify Snap against claims arising from their use of the Services, their submitted content, their breach of the Terms, or their negligence, including attorneys' fees, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
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Compare across platforms →"You agree, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Snap, our affiliates, directors, officers, stockholders, employees, licensors, and agents from and against any and all complaints, charges, claims, damages, losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) due to, arising out of, or relating in any way to: (a) your access to or use of the Services, or any products or services provided by a third party in connection with the Services, even if recommended, made available, or approved by Snap, (b) your content, including infringement claims related to your content, (c) your breach of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation, or (d) your negligence or willful misconduct.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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This provision requires users to bear the financial burden of defending Snap against third-party claims that arise from the user's content or conduct, including claims related to third-party services recommended or approved by Snap. The phrase 'to the extent permitted by law' limits the assertion to what applicable law allows, but the scope of the indemnification is broad.
The agreement requires users to indemnify Snap against claims arising from their use of the Services, their submitted content, their breach of the Terms, or their negligence, including attorneys' fees, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
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