Platform Governance Archive

Tag: Terms of Service

Twitch Relativised Minimum-Age Requirement for Accessing Their Services

Effective on 09 December 2025, Twitch updated their terms of service to revise their age policy. Instead of a universal “at least 13 years old” rule, the platform now requires users to meet the minimum age mandated by their local jurisdiction. This change was made as a clear response to Australia’s social‑media ban for children under 16 years old…

11 January 2026
It’s Now Possible To Send & Receive Messages on Spotify but They Will be Collected and Processed by the Platform

On 26.08.2025 Spotify introduced Messages, a new feature where you can share content and react with text and emojis. Spotify added information about Messages in their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New in Terms of Service: We may provide you with the ability to post or share User Content in different ways on the…

20 December 2025
Telegram expands cooperation with authorities beyond the scope of terrorism

Telegram · Terms of Service, Privacy Policy · September 23, 2024 Instant messaging service Telegram updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to deter from using its platform for illegal activities. The changes allow Telegram to disclose the IP addresses and phone numbers of users following a valid order “from the relevant judicial authorities that confirms you’re a suspect in…

24 October 2024