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Venmo's terms of service, in plain English

Several clauses work against you. Risk score 40/100 · 5 clauses that matter · 2 high risk

You give up the right to sue Venmo in court and must use arbitration to resolve disputes.

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What you sign away

  • The right to sue Venmo in court
  • The right to join a class action lawsuit
high risk Forced arbitration

Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with Venmo, you'll have to resolve it through arbitration, not in court. This means you won't be able to sue Venmo or join a class action lawsuit.

high risk Class action waiver

Class Action Waiver

You also can't join a class action lawsuit against Venmo. If you have a problem, you'll have to resolve it individually through arbitration.

medium risk Changes without notice

Changes to Agreement

Venmo can change its user agreement at any time, and if you don't like the changes, you can close your account. However, if you continue to use the service after the changes take effect, you'll be bound by the new terms.

What to do about it · Within 21 days of changes being posted
  1. Review the updated agreement within 21 days of changes being posted
medium risk Account termination

Account Closure

You can close your Venmo account at any time, but you'll still be responsible for any outstanding transactions or debts. Make sure to withdraw any funds and complete any pending transactions before closing your account.

What to do about it
  1. Close your account and withdraw any funds before the account is closed
low risk Age restrictions low confidence

Age Restrictions

You must be at least 18 years old to use Venmo, but the agreement doesn't clearly state what happens if you're under 18 and try to use the service.

Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Every point links to the source clause so you can check it. This document was last read on October 1, 2026. Read the original.