Pintrest ToS Scavenger Hunt! by Madelin Dorta https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs en-us 2021-03-23 15:16:45 UTC 2026-01-20 19:32:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Pinterest logo mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343484011 Here we have the recognizable Pintrest logo we all click on for some creative inspiration!  ]]> 2021-03-23 15:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343484011 So what is Pinterest all about? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343527867 Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas like recipes, home and style inspiration, and more.

With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration. When you discover Pins you love, save them to boards to keep your ideas organized and easy to find.


]]> 2021-03-23 15:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343527867 We dare you to spend more than 6-8 seconds reading this! mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343534268 Here is the Terms of Service Agreement for Pinterest]]> 2021-03-23 15:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343534268 Are the ToS the same everywhere? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343549882 Here's what Pinterest has to say about their worldwide service in regards to their ToS (image):]]> 2021-03-23 15:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343549882 Who can use the service? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343581915 Here are Pinterest's rules for US and for EEA (since they are worldwide): "You may use Pinterest only if you can legally form a binding contract with Pinterest, and only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You can’t use Pinterest if it would be prohibited by U.S. sanctions. Any use or access by anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed. If you’re based in the EEA, you may only use Pinterest if you are over the age at which you can provide consent to data processing under the laws of your country" (Pinterest). ]]> 2021-03-23 15:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343581915 Age Requirements mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343583070 You must be 13 or older in the U.S.
However, outside of the U.S. you can use Pinterest at whatever age you can consent to data processing in your country.


]]> 2021-03-23 15:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343583070 mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343609169 Yes, it is. The interesting thing is they do not tell you they are blatantly selling your content but they state "We have a legitimate interest in delivering ads that are relevant, interesting and personal to you in order to generate revenue" (Pintrest)
Very tricky and deceiving language!

]]> 2021-03-23 15:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343609169 Does the User or the Company own the content? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343626159 The user! Here's how Pinterest explains it (image): ]]> 2021-03-23 15:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343626159 Does the ToS say anything about giving the company permission to use your brand/school logo? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343637181 Pinterest is very serious about copyright and they explain, "Except in unusual cases, Pinterest is not the copyright holder in the images that users pin on the site. Where necessary, you should get permission to use an image from its copyright owner" (Pinterest). ]]> 2021-03-23 15:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343637181 Can the company manipulate and/or modify the content for their own purposes (such as marketing)? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343644858 Nope! Pinterest says that "If you post your content on Pinterest, it still belongs to you" (Pinterest)]]> 2021-03-23 15:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343644858 What about copyright? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343654629 Pinterest takes Copyright seriously. They have a form you can fill out if you feel another user is infringing on copyrights.
They have the link to file a complaint right on their website and have options for people who do not want to fill out the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. 


]]> 2021-03-23 15:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343654629 What is prohibited? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343668010 -Adult Content: Pinterest has a team that deciphers between pornography and mature content.
-Private Information is not posted: Personal ID, Passports, financial information, and Medical history.
-Self injury or self-harm behavior.
-Exploitation: (See image).
-Hateful Activities (See image).
]]> 2021-03-23 15:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343668010 Can the company end your use of the service and if so, under what circumstances? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343700190 Here is what Pinterest says (image): ]]> 2021-03-23 15:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343700190 Does the ToS outline how you should/should not interact with other users? mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343718138 Yes. This is a great inclusion to their community guidelines. From personal experience, we think Pinterest is a pretty positive community! (See image)]]> 2021-03-23 16:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343718138 Is company contact information provided (if so, where is the company located?) mdorta2 https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343721969 Yes. For users who live in the US, they can refer to the Help Center, located at 651 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. ]]> 2021-03-23 16:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorta2/4ycm7zezq1532ghs/wish/1343721969