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Terms Modification with 10-Day Notice

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What it is

Hugging Face can update these Terms at any time, and the changes take effect 10 days after they are posted on the website; continuing to use the service after that point counts as agreeing to the new terms.

This analysis describes what Hugging Face's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The 10-day modification window means users may have limited time to review and respond to material changes before they become binding, particularly for enterprise customers with complex integrations.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Material changes to the Terms of Service, including changes to content licensing, payment terms, or user rights, become binding on all users 10 days after posting on the website, with continued use constituting acceptance.

How other platforms handle this

Target Medium

Target reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. We will post notification of changes to these Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Target Services after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

GitHub Medium

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to amend these Terms of Service at any time and will update these Terms of Service in the event of any such amendments. We will notify our Users of material changes to this Agreement, such as price changes, at least 30 days prior to the change taking eff...

Nintendo Medium

Nintendo reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Sites. Your continued use of the Sites after any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may change or update the Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective 10 days following posting on the Website. If you continue using the Services 10 days following such posting, that means you accept those changes.

— Excerpt from Hugging Face's Hugging Face Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The 10-day notice period for binding modifications may interact with EU consumer protection law and GDPR requirements for processing modifications that require fresh consent. Under GDPR, if a terms change alters the basis or scope of personal data processing, a 10-day posting notice alone may not constitute adequate informed consent. The FTC Act's unfair practices framework may also be relevant where material changes affect consumer rights without affirmative consent. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The implied acceptance mechanism (continued use equals acceptance) is common in platform terms but may face regulatory scrutiny for material changes in jurisdictions requiring affirmative re-consent, particularly for EU/EEA users. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users are most exposed, as the implied acceptance mechanism may not satisfy GDPR consent requirements for processing changes. California users should assess CCPA implications where terms changes affect data rights disclosures. Enterprise customers with signed Order Forms should review whether those instruments supersede unilateral modification rights. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Vendor assessment teams should evaluate whether the unilateral 10-day modification right is compatible with enterprise procurement requirements for contract stability. MSA or Order Form negotiations should address whether signed instruments are insulated from unilateral ToS changes. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should establish a process to monitor Hugging Face Terms updates at the 10-day cadence, particularly for enterprise deployments. Legal teams should assess whether signed agreements expressly address which document governs in the event of a conflict between the ToS and a signed Order Form.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices in digital service contracts, including implied consent mechanisms for material terms changes.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hugging Face Terms of Service
Entity
Hugging Face
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003738
Document ID
CA-D-00331
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ce2426fe4c652c69e1191fed441ac315d0276cfc94060f1988ef1cfe27a2b06
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:05 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hugging Face
Document: Hugging Face Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-003738
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:05:25 UTC
SHA-256: 8ce2426fe4c652c6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hugging-face/hugging-face-terms-of-service/terms-modification-with-10-day-notice/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hugging Face's Terms Modification with 10-Day Notice clause do?

The 10-day modification window means users may have limited time to review and respond to material changes before they become binding, particularly for enterprise customers with complex integrations.

How does this clause affect you?

Material changes to the Terms of Service, including changes to content licensing, payment terms, or user rights, become binding on all users 10 days after posting on the website, with continued use constituting acceptance.

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