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The inclusion of "any other reason" gives Snapchat discretion to restrict or terminate access beyond defined violations or external circumstances, without needing to specify a cause.
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 →The reader's access to the Services can be restricted, terminated, or suspended not only for violations of stated rules but also for any other reason Snapchat determines.
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If any subscription fee is not paid in a timely manner or your transaction cannot be processed, we reserve the right to suspend, disable, cancel, or terminate your access to the Services or your DashPass subscription.
as required by law or at the request of governmental entities.
"We may restrict, terminate, or temporarily suspend your access to the Services if you fail to comply with these Terms, our Community Guidelines or the law, for reasons outside of our control, or for any other reason.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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The inclusion of "any other reason" gives Snapchat discretion to restrict or terminate access beyond defined violations or external circumstances, without needing to specify a cause.
The reader's access to the Services can be restricted, terminated, or suspended not only for violations of stated rules but also for any other reason Snapchat determines.
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