If Whatnot is sold, merged, or acquires financing, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner as part of the deal, even before the transaction is finalized.
This analysis describes what Whatnot'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
This clause means your personal information could end up with a different company, potentially with different privacy practices, if Whatnot undergoes a business change, and this can occur during negotiations before a deal closes.
The updated Influencer Engagement Agreement now requires all disputes between influencers and Whatnot to be resolved through binding arbitration under the Terms of Service Section 21, rather than through California state or federal courts. This replaces the previous language permitting influencers to pursue legal claims in Los Angeles courts and waives jury trial rights. The agreement also removes language that explicitly limited dispute resolution to claims arising solely from the Influencer Agreement, extending arbitration to disputes relating to Whatnot Platform use and the influencer-platform relationship.
View change record →The new Australian Creator Program Terms establish binding legal requirements for creators submitting video content and promotional codes. Creators grant Whatnot a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use submitted videos across platforms (organic and paid social media, television, in-app, websites, and more) for one year from submission. The terms require creators to comply with Australian Consumer Law, AANA ethical standards, and AiMCO guidelines, with explicit disclosure requirements when promoting Whatnot or affiliated products. Rewards for approved Shopping Hauls submissions are issued within 30 business days of receiving both ad codes and raw video. You can review the specific disclosure and content standards on the Program Page before submitting content.
View change record →Under the updated agreement, Australian sellers can no longer resolve disputes through court proceedings in Los Angeles. Instead, all disputes related to the Whatnot platform or the seller relationship must be resolved through mandatory individual arbitration under Whatnot's main Terms of Service. The updated terms eliminate the jury trial waiver provision and replace court access with binding arbitration, with limited exceptions only as expressly permitted in the main Terms of Service.
View change record →The removal of this provision eliminates disclosure about data sharing in M&A scenarios, potentially reducing user awareness about data transfers during corporate restructuring.
View full change record →Personal data including purchase history, payment information, and behavioral profiles may be transferred to third parties during corporate transactions, and the receiving entity may not be bound by the same privacy commitments as Whatnot.
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"We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.Excerpt from Whatnot's Legal Terms
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This clause means your personal information could end up with a different company, potentially with different privacy practices, if Whatnot undergoes a business change, and this can occur during negotiations before a deal closes.
Personal data including purchase history, payment information, and behavioral profiles may be transferred to third parties during corporate transactions, and the receiving entity may not be bound by the same privacy commitments as Whatnot.
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