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Account Termination and Service Discontinuation

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What it is

Zillow may deactivate, suspend, or terminate any user account at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Zillow may also alter or discontinue any portion of the Services without notice and disclaims all liability for account termination or Service changes.

This analysis describes what Zillow'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision grants Zillow unilateral authority to terminate account access or discontinue Services without notice or stated cause, with no stated obligation to provide advance warning, cure periods, or compensation for disruption. For professional or business users relying on the platform for operational functions, this creates unqualified access dependency.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jul 13, 2026

The updated terms establish explicit consent for Zillow to contact you through email, phone calls, text messages, and in-app features using automatic dialing systems and prerecorded voices. These communications may include advertising or marketing offers alongside transactional messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier, and contact frequency will vary based on your account activity. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and calls with Zillow employees may be recorded for quality control and internal business purposes.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

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Change
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause has changed once in 4 months of monitoring.

Change history

modified Jul 13, 2026

Scope expanded to include automatic termination for violations; added new language about alteration or discontinuation of services; added liability waiver for service changes; replaced 'Zillow' with 'Zillow Companies'.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Zillow may suspend or terminate a user's account or access to any part of the Services at any time without notice and without liability, and may modify or discontinue Services in the same manner. Users who have active subscriptions or outstanding paid features at the time of termination remain obligated for fees incurred prior to termination.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Submit a data export or deletion request at https://privacy.zillowgroup.com/ to retrieve account data before any voluntary account closure or in response to a termination notice.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you violate any provision of these Terms of Use, your permission from the Zillow Companies to use the Services will terminate automatically. In addition, we may, in our sole discretion, deactivate, suspend, or terminate your access to your account and the Services at any time for any reason, with or without notice. We may alter, suspend, or discontinue the Services or any portion of the Services without notice. We will not be liable whatsoever for any change to the Services or any suspension or termination of your access to, or use of the Services.

Excerpt from Zillow's Terms of Use

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zillow Terms of Use
Entity
Zillow
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014240
Document ID
CA-D-00231
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cb652db3ff156ae7892f761fcf07d4f6bda63450f663b09a98fb4d0fdd82949
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014240
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:04:11 UTC
SHA-256: 2cb652db3ff156ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014240/account-termination-and-service-discontinuation/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zillow's Account Termination and Service Discontinuation clause do?

This provision grants Zillow unilateral authority to terminate account access or discontinue Services without notice or stated cause, with no stated obligation to provide advance warning, cure periods, or compensation for disruption. For professional or business users relying on the platform for operational functions, this creates unqualified access dependency.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Zillow may suspend or terminate a user's account or access to any part of the Services at any time without notice and without liability, and may modify or discontinue Services in the same manner. Users who have active subscriptions or outstanding paid features at the time of termination remain obligated for fees incurred prior to termination.

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