Snap can change its terms at any time, and if you keep using the app after being notified of changes, you are treated as having agreed to the new terms.
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Your continued use of Snapchat after a terms update constitutes acceptance of the new terms, so it is important to review any updates you receive and stop using the service if you disagree with changes.
Interpretive note: Exact verbatim terms modification language was not extractable from the truncated document; the 30-day notice period and specific mechanics should be verified against the live document.
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 →New provision explicitly codifying Snap's right to modify terms with 30-day notice or implicit acceptance via continued use, formalizing a significant power dynamic not explicitly detailed before.
View full change record →If Snapchat updates its terms and you continue using the app, you are deemed to have accepted the changes, which could include modifications to privacy practices, content licenses, or dispute resolution mechanisms.
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"We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised Terms will be effective immediately for new users and, unless we indicate otherwise, will be effective for current users upon the earlier of: (i) 30 days after we notify you via the Snapchat app or email, or (ii) your continued use of our services after we post the revised Terms.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral terms modification clauses are standard in technology platform agreements but may face enforceability challenges in the EU under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive, particularly where material changes are made …
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Your continued use of Snapchat after a terms update constitutes acceptance of the new terms, so it is important to review any updates you receive and stop using the service if you disagree with changes.
If Snapchat updates its terms and you continue using the app, you are deemed to have accepted the changes, which could include modifications to privacy practices, content licenses, or dispute resolution mechanisms.
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