What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://www.binance.us/en/support', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'CLOSE_ACCOUNT', 'instructions': 'If you disagree with updated terms, you must close your account and withdraw all funds before the effective date of the changes to avoid being bound by the new terms. Contact Binance.US support via the web portal to initiate account closure.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has authority to challenge inadequate disclosure of material terms changes in consumer agreements as deceptive practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Unilateral Terms Modification clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Unilateral Terms Modification clauses across approximately 39 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Unilateral Terms Modification — Binance.US

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What it is

Binance.US can change the rules at any time, and by continuing to use the platform after they post a notice, you automatically agree to the new rules — even if you didn't read them.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Binance.US can alter key terms — including fees, liability limits, and dispute resolution procedures — with only a website notice, and your continued use of the platform is treated as consent to changes you may never have seen.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Close Your Account

If you disagree with updated terms, you must close your account and withdraw all funds before the effective date of the changes to avoid being bound by the new terms. Contact Binance.US support via the web portal to initiate account closure.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This means the terms you agreed to when you opened your account could change materially at any time, and simply logging in or making a trade after the change counts as your acceptance.

View original clause language

BINANCE.US RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE TERMS AT ANY TIME AND IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. IF WE MAKE CHANGES TO THESE TERMS, WE WILL PROVIDE NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES, SUCH AS BY SENDING AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION, PROVIDING NOTICE THROUGH OUR SERVICES, OR UPDATING THE 'LAST UPDATED' DATE AT THE BEGINNING OF THESE TERMS. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF OUR SERVICES FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH CHANGES.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer financial services agreements are evaluated under the FTC Act Section 5 and state consumer protection laws. The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. §7001 et seq.) governs the validity of electronic consent to modified terms. Courts in Douglas v. Talk America Holdings (9th Cir.) and similar cases have found that 'continuing use as acceptance' provisions are enforceable only where consumers had reasonable notice and opportunity to review changes. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has authority to challenge inadequate disclosure of material terms changes in consumer agreements as deceptive practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Binance.US Terms of Use

Entity

Binance.US

Document last updated

March 14, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002746

Document ID

CA-D-00064

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.binance.us/terms-of-use

Wayback Machine

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SHA-256

56f9641490665643f7631274dce37bf84e3b01c8ae29af1fe783b9abcbae3b20

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Binance.US | Document: Binance.US Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-002746
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:06:13 UTC | SHA-256: 56f9641490665643…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/binanceus/binanceus-terms-of-use/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Unilateral Terms Modification