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Policy Modification Rights

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What it is

We may change or modify this policy at any time by posting a revised version on the AWS website. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date of any changes to this policy, you agree to be bound by the modified policy.

Why it matters

AWS customers are bound by policy changes through continued use alone, with no requirement for direct notification — meaning significant new restrictions could take effect without the customer receiving any proactive communication.

Consumer impact

AWS's AUP binds all customers — from individual developers to large enterprises — to a broad set of prohibited use categories, and makes customers responsible for ensuring their own end-users comply. AWS retains the unilateral right to investigate suspected violations and to suspend or remove access to content or resources without prior notice, which can cause immediate service disruption. If you host applications or services on AWS, you should review whether your own terms of service pass these obligations through to your end-users, as failure to do so creates direct liability under your AWS contract.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC has jurisdiction over unilateral contract modification practices that may constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under FTC Act Section 5, particularly where material changes are made without direct consumer notification.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State Attorneys General enforce state consumer protection statutes including California's CLRA and UCL, which may provide additional protections against unilateral material contract modifications without adequate notice.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002115
Document ID
CA-D-00028
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
c61af89c19589f506fd3fc8bbb8010407f0052d2e845554c876b99cc2495d2ce
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Amazon | Document: AWS Acceptable Use Policy | Record: CA-P-002115
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:03:12 UTC | SHA-256: c61af89c19589f50…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/aws-acceptable-use-policy/policy-modification-rights/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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