The tarteaucitron.io Terms and Conditions were updated on November 10, 2026. This new version follows a review by a lawyer, with a straightforward objective: clarify how the service operates, define each party’s responsibilities more precisely and provide a clearer contractual framework.
This is not a redesign of the commercial offering. The main service conditions and prices remain unchanged. However, several clauses have been expanded or rewritten to better reflect how tarteaucitron.io actually operates.
What remains unchanged
The main commercial features of tarteaucitron.io remain the same:
- A 7-day free trial, with no credit card and no commitment.
- Plans priced at €25 excluding VAT for one month, €190 for one year, €490 for three years and €690 for unlimited use over time.
- No automatic subscription renewal.
- No additional charges based on the number of websites.
- The ability to use the service on an unlimited number of websites, subject to reasonable use.
The distinction between the open source tarteaucitron.js library and the commercial services offered by tarteaucitron.io also remains unchanged.
A clearer distinction between tarteaucitron.js and tarteaucitron.io
The previous wording sometimes used the name tarteaucitron.js to refer to the website, the commercial service and contractual relationships with customers.
The updated version now uses tarteaucitron.io to identify the service provider and its services. It also clarifies the identity of the sole proprietorship operating them.
This distinction helps avoid confusion between the JavaScript library freely distributed on GitHub and the commercial services provided through tarteaucitron.io.
Clarifications about automatic detection
The revised Terms and Conditions clarify how the automatic mode of tarteaucitron.io operates.
For automatic detection and blocking of third-party services to work correctly, the tarteaucitron tag must be installed and loaded before the relevant scripts.
Automatic detection covers officially supported services. It cannot guarantee the blocking of every custom, modified or unrecognized script.
This clarification matters: a CMP is a consent management tool, but installing one does not automatically make a website GDPR-compliant. Proper integration and configuration remain essential.
Reasonable use of resources
The unlimited websites principle remains in place. However, the revised Terms and Conditions clarify the requirement for reasonable use of the service’s resources.
In the event of an abnormal traffic spike that could affect service availability, tarteaucitron.io may temporarily limit statistics processing to preserve consent management functionality.
The objective is to prioritize continuity of the essential service without changing the commercial principle of unlimited website usage.
More clearly defined responsibilities
The updated Terms and Conditions provide a clearer division of responsibilities between the service provider and its customers.
tarteaucitron.io undertakes to use appropriate means to operate the service and respond promptly to reported issues, without guaranteeing a particular outcome in every technical configuration.
Customers remain responsible for installing the tag, configuring the services they use and ensuring that their websites comply with applicable requirements.
The limitations concerning the accuracy and availability of statistics are also retained and grouped into a section covering responsibilities and warranties.
Clarified contractual rules
The new version clarifies when the Terms and Conditions take effect, how they are accepted and how they may be amended.
It takes effect on November 10, 2026 and applies to purchases made from that date. The procedures for notifying customers of changes and accepting amendments affecting existing contracts are also explained.
The provisions concerning refunds and the right of withdrawal have been rewritten. Since the service is delivered immediately after payment, the revised Terms and Conditions provide for explicit acceptance of immediate service delivery and acknowledgment of the loss of the right of withdrawal during checkout.
A new intellectual property section has also been added, together with clarification about access to consumer mediation in the event of a dispute.
Why this update?
tarteaucitron.io has evolved since the original Terms and Conditions were drafted. The service now offers more features and supports a wider variety of technical configurations.
It was therefore useful to have the document reviewed and reorganized by a legal professional, so that the contractual provisions better reflect the service actually provided.
This revision aims to make the rules clearer for both customers and the service provider, without changing the product’s purpose or pricing model.
The complete Terms and Conditions are available on the website. They remain the reference document for the full applicable provisions.
