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Whatnot added a new sweepstakes promotion document to its policy archive. The Whatnot National 2026 Sweepstakes official rules establish a single-day drawing event on August 1, 2026, offering multiple separate prize drawings conducted during a livestream, with prizes including a 1987 Porsche 911 (or $80,000 cash alternative) and other items. Entry is free and limited to eligible US residents aged 18 or older, accessed through the Whatnot mobile app's in-app giveaway feature during the livestream.

Whatnot revised its Influencer Engagement Agreement Terms across multiple jurisdictions to redirect dispute resolution from local courts to mandatory arbitration under the platform's main Terms of Service. Previously, influencers could bring claims in California courts (US version) or Irish courts (EU versions); the updated terms now require all disputes to be resolved through arbitration as specified in Whatnot's Terms of Service, including mandatory class action waivers. This eliminates the option to pursue claims in court except where the Terms of Service explicitly permit otherwise.

Whatnot introduced a new Australian Creator Program Terms document, establishing a formal framework for content creators in Australia to submit video content (Shopping Hauls and Seller Spotlights) to the platform. The terms grant Whatnot a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use submitted content across multiple platforms and media for one year, with rewards (Whatnot credit or cash) provided for approved Shopping Hauls submissions within 30 business days. Creators retain ownership of their original content but must comply with Australian advertising standards, including the AANA Code of Ethics and AiMCO Code of Practice, and must clearly disclose any material connection with Whatnot.

Whatnot revised its Australian Strategic Seller Terms to redirect dispute resolution from Australian courts to mandatory arbitration under its main Terms of Service. Previously, the agreement stated that disputes would be governed by Australian law and resolved in Los Angeles federal or state courts, with a jury trial waiver. The updated terms now require all disputes to be resolved exclusively through arbitration as specified in the Terms of Service, including a class action waiver, and remove the option to bring claims in court except where the Terms of Service expressly permit.

Whatnot revised its Strategic Seller Agreement to redirect dispute resolution from California courts to the arbitration and governing law provisions in its main Terms of Service. Previously, sellers could bring claims in Los Angeles federal or state courts under California law; the updated agreement now requires disputes to proceed through arbitration if the Terms of Service mandate arbitration for non-consumer disputes, or through courts specified in the Terms of Service if it mandates court resolution. The agreement also added language clarifying that failure to meet seller programming and content commitments for any 30-day period constitutes material breach.