Change record
CA-C-004653
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
August 27, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Modal changed one word on their Terms of Service landing page, detected on August 27, 2026. The header previously read 'Apply now' and now reads 'Register now'. This is a minor wording adjustment to a call-to-action button and does not alter the substantive content, scope, or obligations within the actual agreement.

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What this means for you

This change does not materially affect the substantive terms of service or consumer rights. The modification is limited to a call-to-action button label on the landing page and does not alter policy language, obligations, data handling, fees, or any contractual provisions.

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
23edca0a217b9ff40159626257de4409ea31e8203fcdea54040c3abb783fc7dc
August 15, 2026 01:16 UTC
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Current Version
9735986f554d95a1657b98baa781be083dd80d6e1f1474f01eed3cf3af3911a6
August 27, 2026 01:19 UTC
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Change Detected
August 27, 2026 01:19 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://modal.com/legal/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Modal
Document: Modal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-004653
Captured: 2026-08-27 01:19:17 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-27-modal-modal-terms-of-service-4653/
Accessed: Aug. 27, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a minor editorial adjustment to a call-to-action button on the terms of service landing page. It does not modify the substantive Software as a Service Agreement or create any new compliance obligations. …

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Document Context

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Document
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Modal
Captured
August 27, 2026
Source URL
https://modal.com/legal/terms
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