Amazon Associates removed footer text and copyright notice from Schedule 4 of their Operating Agreement in an update detected on September 9, 2026. The BEFORE version included 'Operating agreement Program policies Conditions of use Contact us © 1996-2025, Amazon.com, Inc.' after the privacy notice header; the AFTER version omits these footer elements and the copyright line. This appears to be a formatting or reference reorganization with no stated change to substantive privacy policy terms.
This change removes footer navigation links and a copyright notice from Schedule 4 of the Operating Agreement. The privacy notice header and content structure remain unchanged. No substantive policy terms affecting affiliate marketer rights, data handling, or obligations are altered by this formatting adjustment.
Footer navigation links and copyright notice (© 1996-2025, Amazon.com, Inc.) were removed; privacy notice header structure remains.
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
This change appears to be a formatting or document reorganization affecting only the footer section of Schedule 4. No substantive policy provisions, compliance obligations, or regulatory engagement is created by removing footer navigation or copyright …
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