How to accept the WhatsApp conditions

WhatsApp, the most used messaging application

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used instant messaging applications today, which is why it is constantly updated in order to provide the best experience to its users. These updates are sometimes accompanied by new conditions that must be accepted to enjoy all the services of the app.

If you have logged in to your account and come across an ad telling you to accept the WhatsApp conditions, don't worry. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Why do I have to accept the WhatsApp conditions? What happens if I don't?

The WhatsApp conditions are like a legal agreement between the company that owns the app and the users. These determine what the parties involved can or cannot do, that is, the company that provides the service and the user that makes use of it. Not accepting the terms and conditions is equivalent to not accepting the agreement and, from the company's point of view, If you do not accept the agreement, you cannot access all the services and functionalities.

Does that mean I won't be able to use the app? Maybe, depending on the case. If you are a new user and you decide not to accept the conditions, you will not even be able to create your account (this should be obvious).

However, if you have been using the app for some time and after an update you are asked to accept more conditions, it is possible that WA allows you to ignore said notice and that you can continue to have access to its services. Nevertheless, you will not be able to access the new features that come with the update, as well as you could lose access to your conversations completely and you will not be able to continue receiving calls through the app.

Also, if you do not accept the new conditions, you will receive constant notifications asking you to accept the new terms and your account could even be paused. Also, it should be noted that sometimes the service policy changes are really important and in these cases, you will not be able to continue using the app unless you accept them.

However, despite the fact that WhatsApp is a really great app, you have to remember that it also has its good competitors -such as Signal y Telegram– and many users have chosen to use these alternatives to bypass WA policies.

How to accept the conditions of WhatsApp step by step?

WhatsApp has updated its conditions, so you can accept them

Now, it is important to clarify that accepting the terms of use of WhatsApp is an individual decision: everyone is free to agree or not with the policies imposed by said service. However, as we have already pointed out, you will not be able to use your account normally if you decide not to agree to the terms, so, in our opinion, the most sensible thing to do is to accept them.

If you are not yet a registered user, you must download the app from the Play Store or the App Store and register with your phone number. Next, WhatsApp will present you with the option to read and accept its policies, and you must touch the option “Accept and continue». On the other hand, if you are already a user and wish to accept new conditions, you must follow these steps:

  1. Enter the WhatsApp app on your smartphone.
  2. When you open the application, you will be able to see an announcement where WhatsApp specifies that its conditions of service have been updated. Choose "Continue" to read more about it.
  3. Read carefully the new conditions that the use of the application implies.
  4. If you agree with them and want to accept using WhatsApp services, select «Accept the terms and conditions".

How to know if you have already accepted the WhatsApp conditions?

WhatsApp will let you know if you have not yet accepted the new conditions

If you are not sure whether or not you have accepted the new WhatsApp conditions, do not worry too much: the application will let you know in any case. The indications, if you have not accepted the conditions, will be the following:

  • WhatsApp will show you a message at the top of your conversations –as you can see in the image above– letting you know that they are updating their conditions and privacy policy.
  • You will also be able to see company statuses talking about their new updates if you have not yet accepted the new conditions.

Similarly, if you don't see those warnings, but you're still not sure if you've accepted the new terms, tap the 3 points in the upper right corner to see more options and go to Settings > Help > App Info. for more information about the new app policy updates.

Conclusion

Accepting the conditions of your WhatsApp account is a necessary action that will help you protect the privacy and security of your messages within the platform. At Movil Forum we guide you with the best steps and explanations, so that you, like other users, can keep your account in optimal conditions.


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