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CL may modify TOU at sole discretion

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Because modifications may occur at any time in Craigslist's sole discretion, users' contractual rights and obligations can change without negotiation or advance consent.

Interpretive note: The excerpt does not state whether notice of modifications is provided, or how modified terms are communicated to users. Those details are absent from this clause.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The Terms of Use governing your use of Craigslist may be changed by Craigslist at any time in its sole discretion.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may modify the TOU at any time in our sole discretion.

— Excerpt from Craigslist's Craigslist Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Terms of Use
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-035861
Document ID
CA-D-00287
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
80f85263c430b95f91b78125e0dbb2505055453e668ec19eefe4b53b64a4af6b
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Craigslist
Document: Craigslist Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-035861
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:49:41 UTC
SHA-256: 80f85263c430b95f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-035861/cl-may-modify-tou-at-sole-discretion/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Craigslist's CL may modify TOU at sole discretion clause do?

Because modifications may occur at any time in Craigslist's sole discretion, users' contractual rights and obligations can change without negotiation or advance consent.

How does this clause affect you?

The Terms of Use governing your use of Craigslist may be changed by Craigslist at any time in its sole discretion.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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