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The clause is consequential because it removes user control over a defined category of communications that Betterment classifies as administrative.
Users must receive administrative communications from Betterment, including account statements, account-change notices, and terms-and-conditions updates, regardless of preference.
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"Note that you cannot opt out of administrative communications, such as emails that contain account statements, notify you regarding changes to your account or contain updates to our terms and conditions.Excerpt from Betterment's Privacy Policy
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The clause is consequential because it removes user control over a defined category of communications that Betterment classifies as administrative.
Users must receive administrative communications from Betterment, including account statements, account-change notices, and terms-and-conditions updates, regardless of preference.
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