Change record
CA-C-004458
Runway Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
August 18, 2026
Effective date
August 18, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Max plan subscribers

Runway updated promotional language in their Terms of Service, replacing a reference to 'Seedance 2.5' with 'Hailuo 3.0' and adjusting the promotional deadline from August 14th to August 23rd. This appears to be a routine update to marketing messaging within the terms document, with no change to underlying service obligations, user rights, or policy substance.

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What this means for you

The updated terms reflect a change to the promotional offer available on new Max plans. Rather than offering unlimited Seedance 2.5, the promotion now offers unlimited Hailuo 3.0, with the offer deadline extended from August 14th to August 23rd. This is a routine update to marketing content within the terms document and does not alter service obligations, user rights, or policy substance.

Key Clauses Affected

promotional offer

Updated from Seedance 2.5 to Hailuo 3.0 on new Max plans; deadline extended to August 23rd.

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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
7b3b22690a06ab47dcc981455d9f907f6a0e0d184f5f3f7e593ed43a2a8134af
August 8, 2026 00:51 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
b8ef23812f78f52dac369a8d7dad638343ebe2f2dffa84b3ea22cc841768e89e
August 18, 2026 00:55 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 18, 2026 00:55 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://runwayml.com/terms-of-use
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004458
Captured: 2026-08-18 00:55:45 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-18-runway-runway-terms-of-service-4458/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a promotional update with no material impact on compliance obligations, regulatory exposure, or institutional governance. The revised language updates marketing messaging within the terms document. No action is required.

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Document Context

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Document
Runway Terms of Service
Entity
Runway
Captured
August 18, 2026
Source URL
https://runwayml.com/terms-of-use
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