Acceptable Use Policy

In connection with any loan offered to you on www.upstart.com (or any of its subdomains), you confirm and agree that you will not use the funds you receive from your loan for the following (each a "Prohibited Use"):

  • Violate any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation;
  • Relate to the sale, purchase, or promotion of (a) narcotics, steroids, marijuana, or other controlled substances that present risk to the public safety, (b) items that facilitate or encourage others to engage in illegal activity, (c) stolen goods or property, (d) items that exhibit hate, violence, or intolerance based on race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, (e) firearms, firearm accessories, weapons or ammunition;
  • Relate to transactions or dealings which extend money or services to entities or individuals (whether foreign or domestic) that the United States government has placed on a sanctions list OR that you have reason to believe might use such funds for criminal or terrorist activity;

Last Updated: July 11, 2018