CA-C-001975
Coursera — Coursera Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
May 11, 2026
Effective date
May 11, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Coursera's footer section was reorganized on May 11, 2026. The previous footer listed 'Free IT Certifications and Courses' as a separate item; this entry was removed from the footer. Two new links were added: 'Udemy' and 'Cookies Preference Center'. The 'Community Learners' text was moved to appear earlier in the footer sequence. These are primarily structural and navigational changes to the page footer, with minimal substantive impact on the terms themselves.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change affects footer navigation and resource discoverability on Coursera's website. The removal of the 'Free IT Certifications and Courses' footer link means users navigating from the footer will no longer see a direct path to that resource category; however, these courses remain accessible through other site navigation methods. The addition of a 'Cookies Preference Center' link provides a direct path to cookie consent and preference management. No substantive changes to terms, obligations, or user rights are introduced by this update.

Governance Analysis

This change affects website navigation and user discoverability of resources but does not alter substantive terms, data practices, or consumer rights. The addition of a cookies preference center link may enhance transparency and user control over cookie consent, supporting existing privacy compliance requirements.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
dd3d6e4161404caabe5adceec3524b254170be5373e362e8c67aed0143196acb
April 19, 2026 06:12 UTC
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Current Version
7138f9521c22a9b87aecca37b177329d6bafe89e8edc8caed75e20386d6edb46
May 11, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Change Detected
May 11, 2026 15:01 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.coursera.org/about/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-001975
Captured: 2026-05-11 15:01:48 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-11-coursera-coursera-terms-of-use-1975/
Accessed: June 30, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a footer redesign with no material impact on terms of service, compliance obligations, or regulatory exposure. The removal of a navigation link to free courses does not alter Coursera's legal commitments or consumer rights. The addition of a cookies preference center link may support transparency and consent workflows, but this is a navigational enhancement rather than a substantive policy change. No legal or compliance review is required.

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Document
Coursera Terms of Use
Entity
Coursera
Captured
May 11, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coursera.org/about/terms
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