Change record
CA-C-002258
Betterment Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
May 22, 2026
Effective date
May 22, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Betterment removed the phrase 'Skip to footer' from the header of their Terms of Use on May 22, 2026. This was a navigation aid that appeared before the main terms text. The removal has no operational impact on the substantive terms governing use of Betterment's website, mobile applications, or online services.

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What this means for you

This change has no impact on consumer rights or obligations. The updated document removed 'Skip to footer,' a navigation phrase at the beginning of the Terms of Use. The substantive terms governing use of Betterment's website, mobile applications, and online services remain unchanged.

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

✓ Verified
Previous Version
092322855281e134390071749efab7f55805e04ff0c6c0c69c0283a41c152ed6
April 19, 2026 06:17 UTC
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Current Version
ab3ff7db11e72f7d82ca7556426e9bae4b1d8e3d7bae41eadce3c95ece35cd5c
May 22, 2026 00:32 UTC
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Change Detected
May 22, 2026 00:32 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.betterment.com/legal
Citation Record
Entity: Betterment
Document: Betterment Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-002258
Captured: 2026-05-22 00:32:01 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-22-betterment-betterment-terms-of-use-2258/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a formatting and accessibility modification with no substantive policy change. The removal of a 'skip to footer' navigation element does not alter compliance obligations, disclosures, or user rights. No internal policy review is …

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Document
Betterment Terms of Use
Entity
Betterment
Captured
May 22, 2026
Source URL
https://www.betterment.com/legal
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