BeReal TOS Changed

What changed

The updated Terms introduce EU Digital Services Act (DSA) compliance provisions, a new 'No Ads' paid subscription, expanded content moderation transparency, and a revised enforcement approach replacing the previous three-strike system.

Details

• •The previous three-strike suspension policy (30-day suspensions leading to permanent ban on third offense) has been replaced with a graduated enforcement approach that may include content removal, temporary restrictions, account suspension, or deletion depending on severity and context, with immediate permanent bans reserved for severe violations like CSAM.
• •New sections specifically for EU users have been added implementing Digital Services Act requirements, including: a formal statement of reasons when action is taken against content or accounts, a free internal complaint-handling system (appeal@bereal.com) with a 6-month submission window, and access to certified out-of-court dispute settlement bodies.
• •A new 'No Ads' paid subscription has been introduced (currently for US users), replacing the previous in-app purchases section that focused on Streak restoration. The Streaks purchase option no longer appears in the new version.
• •A dedicated content moderation section has been added describing the use of both automated tools and human review, clarifying that all user and authority reports are reviewed by trained moderators, and linking to a new DSA Hub.
• •The reporting section now specifies that users do not need a BeReal account to submit reports via the web form, and EU users will receive acknowledgment and outcome notifications for reports submitted.
• •The process for updating a phone number now specifies using an in-app flow during login or contacting support, replacing the previous instruction to submit a request with listed details.
• •BeReal's registered office address has changed from 30/32 Boulevard Sébastopol, 75004 Paris to 59 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris.
• •The advance notice period for Terms updates has changed from a fixed 30 days to 'a reasonable time,' with an exception added for security or legal compliance updates.
• •The globally shared content license section no longer explicitly states that BeReal can sublicense content to other companies for syndication, broadcast, or publication on other media, simplifying the license description.
• •A new DSA page/hub link and a 'Child Safety' navigation link have been added to the site footer.
• •The opt-out method for promotional SMS now only mentions replying 'STOP,' removing the previous option to turn off promotional messages directly in app settings.