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Chargeback consent to release account data to third party

High severity High confidence Explicitdocumentlanguage Common · 286 of 352 platforms
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This analysis describes what Telegram's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Initiating a chargeback or refund triggers a data-sharing consent the user may not anticipate, disclosing account status information to an external third party.

Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, suggesting the clause may continue with additional conditions or consequences not visible here.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If the reader requests a chargeback or refund for a third-party-paid Premium subscription, they are consenting to Telegram sharing their account status data with that third party.

How other platforms handle this

Lime Medium

if you are accessing and using Lime Services under a corporate account...you acknowledge and agree that Lime may share certain of your usage information with whomever provided you with access to the Lime Services

Public.com Medium

By using one of these tools, you agree that Public.com may transfer that information to the applicable third party service.

Figure AI Medium

responding to claims that any posting or other content violates third-party rights

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By issuing a chargeback or refund request for Premium subscriptions paid for through a third party, you agree to allow Telegram to release necessary data to that third party regarding your account status...

— Excerpt from Telegram's Telegram Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Telegram Terms of Service
Entity
Telegram
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-029145
Document ID
CA-D-00173
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
11f3bcf122b7e7a8134fd5d6716ca43be91542264a2aeeff2f7b23f130156f42
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-029145
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:19:10 UTC
SHA-256: 11f3bcf122b7e7a8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-029145/chargeback-consent-to-release-account-data-to-third-party/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's Chargeback consent to release account data to third party clause do?

Initiating a chargeback or refund triggers a data-sharing consent the user may not anticipate, disclosing account status information to an external third party.

How does this clause affect you?

If the reader requests a chargeback or refund for a third-party-paid Premium subscription, they are consenting to Telegram sharing their account status data with that third party.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 286 platforms. See the full comparison.

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