Epic can change these Terms at any time, and your continued use of their products after the changes take effect means you automatically agree to the new terms.
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This clause establishes the procedural mechanism by which contractual terms governing the service relationship may be updated without requiring mutual agreement. It conditions the applicability of modified terms on user notification and a notice period rather than affirmative consent to each revision.
This was replaced by the new 'Right to Modify Terms' provision, which now includes specific procedures for notifying users of material changes rather than unilateral modification without notice.
View full change record →Continued use of Epic games after a Terms update constitutes acceptance of the new terms, even if those changes reduce your rights or expand Epic's powers; you would need to stop using all Epic products to avoid being bound by updated terms you disagree with.
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These terms may change from time to time. Notice of material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date...however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes.
DeepL will submit the modified Terms and Conditions in text form to the Customer at least eight (8) weeks before they are planned to come into force.
Material changes to the Agreement will become effective 30 days after notice is given, except to the extent the changes apply to new Services or functionality or are required by applicable law or court order, in which case they will be effective immediately.
"We may update these Terms in the future. If we make material changes: We'll send you the new Terms (by email, in-game, or some other writing); We'll tell you when the new Terms will take effect; and We'll notify you reasonably in advance of the new Terms taking effect, either by in-app/in-platform notification or via email. Your continued use of Licensed Products after we update these Terms (and, for material changes, following the period of advance notice) means that you accept and agree to the changes, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.Excerpt from Epic Games's Terms of Service
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This clause establishes the procedural mechanism by which contractual terms governing the service relationship may be updated without requiring mutual agreement. It conditions the applicability of modified terms on user notification and a notice period rather than affirmative consent to each revision.
Continued use of Epic games after a Terms update constitutes acceptance of the new terms, even if those changes reduce your rights or expand Epic's powers; you would need to stop using all Epic products to avoid being bound by updated terms you disagree with.
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