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User must comply with U.S. Government amendment

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Medium Aug 7, 2026

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you are using the Services on behalf of an entity of the U.S. Government, you agree to the Amendment to Snap Inc. Terms of Service for U.S. Government Users.

Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Snapchat Terms of Service
Entity
Snapchat
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 15, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006634, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-024113
Document ID
CA-D-000103
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006634)
df4fb70cae698c65fdbdc59579e0add93d2543ec8d8a18b4c5078919675240cb
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 10:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006634 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Snapchat
Document: Snapchat Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-024113
Version: CA-V-006634
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:23:19 UTC
SHA-256: df4fb70cae698c65…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snapchat/snapchat-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-024113/user-must-comply-with-us-government-amendment/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snapchat's User must comply with U.S. Government amendment clause do?

The clause states: “If you are using the Services on behalf of an entity of the U.S. Government, you agree to the Amendment to Snap Inc. Terms of Service for U.S. Government Users.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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