eBay Explicitly Bans AI "Buy for Me" Agents in User Agreement Update
17 days ago
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- eBay explicitly bans AI 'buy for me' agents and LLM scraping bots in its updated User Agreement, effective February 20, 2026.
- The update clarifies anti-scraping rules to include AI and LLM-driven bots, requiring prior permission from eBay.
- Changes to arbitration and dispute resolution include expanded class action waivers and updated opt-out procedures.
- eBay has updated the address for sending arbitration opt-out requests and legal correspondence.
- The arbitration clause now explicitly excludes private attorney general actions and third-party damage claims.
- Only new users can opt out of the arbitration agreement; existing users missed their chance if they didn't opt out by May 16, 2025.