Change record
CA-C-004022
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 28, 2026
Effective date
May 1, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Modal updated the header section of its Terms of Service on July 28, 2026. The previous text mentioned 'Modal Inkling by Thinking Machines' and directed users to learn more about that product. The updated text now references 'Kimi K3' and introduces a 'Shared API with token-based pricing'. This represents a product feature announcement within the terms document header rather than a change to contractual obligations or user protections.

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What this means for you

The updated terms header now references a new Modal product (Kimi K3) and introduces a Shared API with token-based pricing. This is a product announcement change within the document header and does not materially alter the core contractual obligations, user protections, or governance terms within the agreement itself.

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
8f342ba94d7878708f512b546553e29d6d805f11c787ca95a82ea15d9a0470f2
July 16, 2026 01:14 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
21ec8543b3c18803a6c04c1f05ff4fe51bd2466dc83bd45987d1a9cd6d4a7088
July 28, 2026 01:11 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 28, 2026 01:11 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://modal.com/legal/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Modal
Document: Modal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004022
Captured: 2026-07-28 01:11:51 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-28-modal-modal-terms-of-service-4022/
Accessed: July 28, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a product announcement addition to the Terms of Service header and does not materially modify contractual obligations, liability provisions, data handling, or user protections. No compliance action is indicated, and no regulatory …

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Document Context

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Document
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Modal
Captured
July 28, 2026
Source URL
https://modal.com/legal/terms
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Low Neutral
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