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Unilateral Modification of Terms

High severity Uncommon · 20 of 325 platforms
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the mechanism by which the service provider may alter the contractual agreement without separate affirmative consent from users. It operationalizes a constructive acceptance model where non-action (continued use) functions as agreement to modified terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under this clause will have the terms governing their service access and obligations subject to unilateral revision by Databricks. The mechanism requires users to either affirmatively decline modified terms by ceasing use, or operate under the modified terms through continued use of the platform.

How other platforms handle this

Duolingo Medium

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes to these Terms, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by sending an email notification, providing notice through the Service or updating the 'Last Updated' date at the beginning of these Terms. Your continued use of...

Groq Medium

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify these Terms at any time. If we do this, depending on the nature of the change, we will post the changes on this page and indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms were last revised or notify you, either through the Website...

Yelp Medium

We may modify the Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be located here. You understand and agree that your access to or use of the Service is governed by the Terms effective at the time of your access to or use of the Service. If we make material changes to these Terms...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Databricks reserves the right to change these Terms at any time by posting an amended version of these Terms on the Sites. By continuing to use the Sites after any such changes, you will be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

— Excerpt from Databricks's Databricks Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks Terms of Service
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005139
Document ID
CA-D-00459
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
adf59526e7670e551d2b345f6ac61b05e8e4cfa521993a4c0f8771d09b909df3
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 02:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-005139
Captured: 2026-05-10 02:08:03 UTC
SHA-256: adf59526e7670e55…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-terms-of-service/unilateral-modification-of-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Databricks's Unilateral Modification of Terms clause do?

This provision establishes the mechanism by which the service provider may alter the contractual agreement without separate affirmative consent from users. It operationalizes a constructive acceptance model where non-action (continued use) functions as agreement to modified terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under this clause will have the terms governing their service access and obligations subject to unilateral revision by Databricks. The mechanism requires users to either affirmatively decline modified terms by ceasing use, or operate under the modified terms through continued use of the platform.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 20 platforms. See the full comparison.

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