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.

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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

✓ Verified
Previous Version
092322855281e134390071749efab7f55805e04ff0c6c0c69c0283a41c152ed6
April 19, 2026 06:17 UTC
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Current Version
a16426236b54ccc0aefcae2a122af58645aabda0de5cd1f1957ec4e102e35751
May 22, 2026 00:32 UTC
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Change Detected
May 22, 2026 00:32 UTC
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Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.betterment.com/legal
Record history

Wording edits to this record that do not change what it claims. Changes to a claim are published as corrections.

2026-10-07 · Change line edited · change line rewritten to the 2026-10-07 template: no detection date, no sentence counts
Previous text
Betterment updated their Betterment Terms of Use on May 22, 2026. Change detected: 1 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 13 sentences after update.
Citation Record
Entity: Betterment
Document: Betterment Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-002258
Version: CA-V-002867
Captured: 2026-05-22 00:32:01 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-22-betterment-betterment-terms-of-use-2258/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 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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