AWS can change its services, remove features, or update the terms of the agreement at any time by posting a revised version on its website. Continued use of the services after changes are posted generally constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
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Customers who rely on specific AWS features or service capabilities for production workloads should monitor AWS communications, as features can be changed or discontinued with notice but without requiring customer consent.
Interpretive note: The practical effect of this clause on EU customers may be constrained by GDPR requirements for bilateral agreement on material data processing term changes, and by EU and UK unfair contract terms legislation.
AWS reserves the right to change agreement terms and service features by posting updates online, which means customers should actively monitor AWS communications and the agreement page to track changes that could affect their workloads or compliance obligations. Continued use of services after a change takes effect is treated as acceptance of the updated terms.
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REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses in standard form contracts are subject to scrutiny under the FTC Act's unfair or deceptive practices framework and under EU Directive 93/13 on unfair terms in consumer contracts.
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Customers who rely on specific AWS features or service capabilities for production workloads should monitor AWS communications, as features can be changed or discontinued with notice but without requiring customer consent.
AWS reserves the right to change agreement terms and service features by posting updates online, which means customers should actively monitor AWS communications and the agreement page to track changes that could affect their workloads or compliance obligations. Continued use of services after a change takes effect is treated as acceptance of the updated terms.
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