The agreement incorporates HubSpot's Acceptable Use Policy by reference and states that HubSpot may update that policy at any time, with updates effective upon posting, and that continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of any policy updates.
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This provision establishes that the AUP is a binding component of the agreement and that HubSpot may modify it with no minimum notice period, unlike the 30-day notice required for core terms modifications. Violations of the AUP are cited elsewhere as a trigger for service suspension.
Interpretive note: The document does not specify a minimum notice period for AUP updates, creating ambiguity about how quickly policy changes may take effect relative to the 30-day notice period applicable to core terms modifications.
The updated terms now explicitly state that AI is embedded throughout HubSpot's platform and is foundational to how subscription services operate. The agreement permits HubSpot to use customer data to train AI models, subject to contractual obligations. You can opt out of having your data used to train AI models by updating your settings in your HubSpot account.
View change record →Renamed to 'Acceptable Use Policy', removed specific investigation and enforcement remedies language, added explicit provision for unilateral AUP updates with automatic acceptance via continued use.
View full change record →Current version removes 'without notice' language and adds explicit AUP URL reference, investigation rights, and content removal authority, while softening suspension from 'immediately' to 'pending investigation.'
View full change record →Under this clause, the Customer is bound by HubSpot's Acceptable Use Policy as it exists at any given time, including future updates that take effect upon posting. Because AUP violations can trigger service suspension under a separate provision, changes to the AUP may affect Customer eligibility to use specific features or engage in certain marketing or communication activities.
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"Customer agrees to comply with HubSpot's Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. HubSpot may update the Acceptable Use Policy from time to time, and any changes will be effective upon posting to HubSpot's website. Customer's continued use of the Services following any such update constitutes Customer's acceptance of the updated Acceptable Use Policy.Excerpt from HubSpot's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes that the AUP is a binding component of the agreement and that HubSpot may modify it with no minimum notice period, unlike the 30-day notice required for core terms modifications. Violations of the AUP are cited elsewhere as a trigger for service suspension.
Under this clause, the Customer is bound by HubSpot's Acceptable Use Policy as it exists at any given time, including future updates that take effect upon posting. Because AUP violations can trigger service suspension under a separate provision, changes to the AUP may affect Customer eligibility to use specific features or engage in certain marketing or communication activities.
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