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The 21-day notice requirement gives users advance warning specifically when changes are adverse, providing a window to review and respond before those changes apply.
The updated terms expand the arbitration clause to explicitly state that users agree to resolve 'most disputes by arbitration on an individual basis, a class action waiver, and a jury trial waiver.' The terms note that arbitration involves 'less discovery and appellate review than in court.' Additionally, Venmo's cash back rewards program has been restructured with specific tiered thresholds: users earn 1% baseline cash back, 2% if they spend at least $250 in a month, and 5% if they spend at least $1,500 in a month. Rewards are only applied to qualifying transactions with 'Bundle merchants' and exclude cash advances, gambling, wire transfers, cryptocurrency purchases, and certain financial institution transactions. If you return a purchase or receive a refund after earning cash back, Venmo states it may debit or withhold rewards to offset the amount. You must close your account before any changes become effective if you do not wish to be bound by them.
View change record →You are entitled to at least 21 days' notice from Venmo before any change that reduces your rights or increases your responsibilities takes effect.
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"If our changes reduce your rights or increase your responsibilities we will provide notice to you of at least 21 days.Excerpt from Venmo's User Agreement
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The 21-day notice requirement gives users advance warning specifically when changes are adverse, providing a window to review and respond before those changes apply.
You are entitled to at least 21 days' notice from Venmo before any change that reduces your rights or increases your responsibilities takes effect.
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