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Account Termination and Suspension

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Why it matters

Target can close your account without warning, which could result in loss of access to accumulated Target Circle rewards, saved payment methods, order history, and digital purchases.

Consumer impact

Target's Terms & Conditions significantly affect consumers' legal rights by requiring all disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration and prohibiting class action lawsuits, which means you cannot join with other consumers to take collective legal action against Target. Target also claims a broad, royalty-free, perpetual license to any content you submit β€” including reviews, photos, and ideas β€” meaning Target can use your content indefinitely without compensation. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to Target within the specified window after first accepting the terms, as described in the arbitration section of their full Terms & Conditions.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    If your account has been suspended or you wish to close your account and retrieve information about your Target Circle balance, contact Target Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680. Request a full account balance disclosure before account closure.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive loyalty program practices including arbitrary forfeiture of earned rewards under FTC Act Section 5.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State attorneys general have enforcement authority over loyalty program forfeiture and stored value regulations that may apply upon account termination.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Terms and Conditions
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001370
Document ID
CA-D-00259
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Entity: Target | Document: Target Terms and Conditions | Record: CA-P-001370
Captured: 2026-04-01 14:38:00 UTC | SHA-256: 0fd2b760fb7f028f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-terms-and-conditions/account-termination-and-suspension/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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