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Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Transactions

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause defines the operational boundaries of the Venmo service by specifying transaction types and account uses that the platform does not permit. The provision establishes the basis for account enforcement actions and transaction restrictions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating Venmo accounts must structure their transactions and account usage to comply with these categories. Engagement in any listed prohibited activities exposes the account to potential restriction, suspension, or closure under the terms.

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HubSpot Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may not use your Venmo account or the Venmo services to engage in the following categories of activity: violations of this Agreement, the Acceptable Use Policy, or any other agreement you have with Venmo; illegal activities or goods; items that infringe or violate any copyright, trademark, right of publicity or privacy, or any other proprietary right under the laws of any jurisdiction; activities that relate to transactions involving the sale of tobacco products, prescription drugs and devices, or any controlled substances.

— Excerpt from Venmo's Venmo User Agreement

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Venmo User Agreement
Entity
Venmo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002811
Document ID
CA-D-00113
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d0fd2e4971b1b6970a0810d3110431c1f5c8623ecc4eabd52b2e1e01240bc4fc
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 09:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Venmo
Document: Venmo User Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-002811
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:47:27 UTC
SHA-256: d0fd2e4971b1b697…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/venmo/venmo-user-agreement/acceptable-use-policy-and-prohibited-transactions/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Venmo's Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Transactions clause do?

This clause defines the operational boundaries of the Venmo service by specifying transaction types and account uses that the platform does not permit. The provision establishes the basis for account enforcement actions and transaction restrictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating Venmo accounts must structure their transactions and account usage to comply with these categories. Engagement in any listed prohibited activities exposes the account to potential restriction, suspension, or closure under the terms.

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