Meta is delaying its controversial new business terms amid scraping concerns

The new terms were supposed to take effect on October 30.

By Mariella Moon Oct. 24, 2026 6:18 am EST Poetra.RH/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Meta's controversial new commercial terms of use won't be taking effect on October 30 after all. In an email sent to Reuters and Fast Company, a spokesperson said that the company was "extending the effective date of [its] updated Commercial Terms and Self-Serve ⁠Ad Terms to 20 November to allow more time... to explain to ​[its] partners and stakeholders what's changing and what's not."