Change record
CA-C-004985
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
September 10, 2026
Effective date
September 10, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
−2 sentences removed · 50 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

MetaMask updated its Terms of Use to rebrand references from 'Consensys' to 'MetaMask' throughout the document. The change reflects organizational restructuring where MetaMask is now the direct operator of the platform rather than a product under the Consensys brand. Operationally, the shift clarifies that users contract directly with MetaMask rather than Consensys Software Inc., though the substantive rights, obligations, and liability limits remain unchanged.

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What this means for you

The updated terms clarify that MetaMask, not Consensys, is the direct operator of the platform and the party bound by the agreement. The substantive terms, including liability limits, indemnification obligations, account responsibilities, and suspension authority, remain unchanged. No action is required from users in response to this rebranding.

Key Clauses Affected

Contracting Party Identification

MetaMask explicitly identified as the direct operator and contracting party, with clarification that references to 'Consensys' refer only to Consensys Software Inc., not the separately legal Consensys Incorporated.

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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
8d2645eab896805b0be8e70dbdc5b6a2242b902ea4df37551eba61f43600c0b3
September 2, 2026 00:42 UTC
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Current Version
a0176b521aac92804aab7ca4aaecec0d96934888f0bcdd964004da0d41547f2f
September 10, 2026 00:46 UTC
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Change Detected
September 10, 2026 00:46 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://metamask.io/terms-of-use/
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-004985
Captured: 2026-09-10 00:46:04 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-10-metamask-metamask-terms-of-use-4985/
Accessed: Sept. 10, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is primarily a corporate restructuring clarification with no material change to substantive contractual obligations. MetaMask now explicitly identifies itself as the contracting party and platform operator, replacing prior references to Consensys. The change …

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Document Context

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Document
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
MetaMask
Captured
September 10, 2026
Source URL
https://metamask.io/terms-of-use/
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Previous change Sep 2, 2026
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