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Content Moderation and Removal Rights

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Why it matters

Your reviews or other contributions can be removed without explanation, and you have no contractual guarantee that your content will remain published.

Consumer impact

Yelp's Terms significantly limit how users can resolve disputes β€” binding arbitration and a class action waiver mean most users cannot sue Yelp in court or join group lawsuits. Users also grant Yelp a broad, royalty-free license to use any content they post, including photos and reviews. You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to Yelp within 30 days of first accepting the Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Content removal practices that disadvantage consumers or businesses in a deceptive manner may fall under FTC consumer protection authority.
    File a complaint →

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Yelp Terms of Service
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Yelp
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March 24, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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CA-P-001270
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Entity: Yelp | Document: Yelp Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001270
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:02:27 UTC | SHA-256: ece3ab9e12b238a3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-terms-of-service/content-moderation-and-removal-rights/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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