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The clause operationalizes CCPA/CPRA compliance requirements by creating a documented mechanism for California residents to control data sale and sharing practices. It establishes a specific processing timeline and creates a special protection category for minors under 16.
The updated terms require all disputes arising from the Strategic Seller Agreement or a seller's relationship with Whatnot to be resolved through arbitration as defined in the main Terms of Service, rather than through litigation in California courts. Previously, sellers could bring claims in federal or state courts located in Los Angeles; under the revised language, this option is eliminated except where the Terms of Service arbitration section expressly permits court proceedings. The change applies to the relationship between individual sellers and Whatnot, affecting how contract disputes, payment disagreements, or other claims are processed and adjudicated.
View change record →The updated terms establish a new Creator Program for UK users that allows them to submit content (videos, shopping hauls, seller spotlights) and potentially receive program benefits including cash payments, shopping credit, or promotional support. The terms grant Whatnot a one-year non-exclusive license to use submitted content across all marketing channels worldwide for promotion, advertising, and derivative works without additional compensation beyond the stated program benefit. Creators must be at least 18 years old, maintain a valid Whatnot account, and complete identity verification and tax documentation before receiving any payment. The terms state explicitly that submission does not guarantee content will be selected, used, featured, or rewarded, and Whatnot retains discretion to reject, remove, or stop using content at any time.
View change record →California residents operating under these terms may exercise opt-out rights through two specified channels and receive processing confirmation within 15 business days. Consumers under 16 receive heightened protection requiring affirmative authorization before any sale or sharing of their personal information.
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"If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. You can exercise this right by clicking the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link available on our website, or by submitting a request through our privacy portal. We will process your request within 15 business days. We do not sell the personal information of consumers we know to be under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization.— Excerpt from Whatnot's Whatnot Privacy Policy
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The clause operationalizes CCPA/CPRA compliance requirements by creating a documented mechanism for California residents to control data sale and sharing practices. It establishes a specific processing timeline and creates a special protection category for minors under 16.
California residents operating under these terms may exercise opt-out rights through two specified channels and receive processing confirmation within 15 business days. Consumers under 16 receive heightened protection requiring affirmative authorization before any sale or sharing of their personal information.
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