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Temu has updated its terms and conditions for its “free cash giveaway” that has taken the internet by storm this week.
Earlier this week, social media suddenly seemed to be full of people cashing in £50 without having to do anything. This online shopping site caused a bit of a stir before people started realizing the “dark truth” behind it.
Temu is known for typically selling products at deep discounts and shipping them from China. However, even people who don’t normally shop at marketplaces were signing up for the program.
At first glance, it appeared that all people had to do was sign up, create an account on the app, and send an invitation code to their friends. And if one of your friends also signs up, you’ll both cash out her £50 into PayPal.
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Obviously, users were excited about being able to easily earn large amounts of cash.
But then it became increasingly recognized that the terms of service outlined how people could essentially provide some of their data to Temu for advertising and promotions.
The Terms of Use originally stated: “Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, participation in the Program and/or receipt or use of benefits is subject to Sponsor’s use and publication of such Member’s photograph, likeness, voice, opinions, and statements. You consent to the disclosure of biographical information for promotional or advertising purposes in any media now known or hereafter developed throughout the world without further review, notice, payment, or consideration. and/or permanently post your hometown and state.”
And as a result of the backlash against this, Temu has now updated its benefits terms and conditions to “clarify the limited ways” the company will use customer data.
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A Temu spokesperson commented on this correction to LADbible: “Some participants in our recent Cash Rewards campaign have expressed concerns about the terms and conditions (T&C) of the promotion. To reassure our customers, we have fine-tuned the T&C and have I have made it clear that I have never been there before.” This promotion requires you to use your username and profile picture for referral functionality and winner announcements. ”
“The previous terms of service were too broad and inadvertently included promotional uses in which Temu was not involved. Customer trust and satisfaction are at the heart of Temu, and we do not sell customer data. We will no longer sell it.”
The Chinese company now says it will use customer data to “only reveal names and profile photos of participating consumers.”
Well, in any case, this is a sign that you should always read the small print when signing up to a scheme.
Featured image credit: Getty Stock Images/Temu
Topics: social media, China, technology, money
