eBay explicitly bans AI "buy for me" agents in user agreement update
Summary
Value Added Resource reports that eBay updated its User Agreement to explicitly ban AI 'buy for me' agents and LLM-based bots, including end-to-end ordering flows without human review. The update also revamps arbitration and dispute resolution, including a broader class-action waiver and new opt-out rules, as well as updated notices and an effective date of February 20, 2026. The article provides a side-by-side comparison, plain-language explanations, and context about related marketplace AI policies and enforcement considerations.