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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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"AI Features and Outputs are provided as-is and made available to you without representations or warranties of any kind...your use of any AI Features and Outputs is at your own riskExcerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “AI Features and Outputs are provided as-is and made available to you without representations or warranties of any kind...your use of any AI Features and Outputs is at your own risk”
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