What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/repositories-getting-started', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': "Use the Hugging Face Hub's git-based repository system to clone and maintain local backups of all your models, datasets, and code. Run 'git clone https://huggingface.co/your-username/your-repo' for each repository to ensure you retain copies independent of platform availability.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'State Attorneys General have authority to investigate unfair business practices under state consumer protection statutes where paid services are discontinued without notice or refund.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Unilateral Service Modification and Discontinuation clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Unilateral Service Modification and Discontinuation clauses across approximately 2 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Unilateral Service Modification and Discontinuation — Hugging Face

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What it is

Hugging Face can change, pause, or shut down any part of its services at any time, without telling you in advance, and has no legal responsibility for any harm or losses this causes you.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who build workflows or pay for services relying on Hugging Face's infrastructure have no contractual protection if those services are modified or discontinued, including no guaranteed data recovery window or refund rights.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Export Your Data

Use the Hugging Face Hub's git-based repository system to clone and maintain local backups of all your models, datasets, and code. Run 'git clone https://huggingface.co/your-username/your-repo' for each repository to ensure you retain copies independent of platform availability.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

If Hugging Face discontinues a service you depend on — such as Inference Endpoints or AutoTrain — you have no contractual right to advance notice, data export assistance, or compensation for losses.

View original clause language

We may at any time modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision may conflict with EU consumer law, specifically the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) Article 19 and the Digital Services Act, which impose minimum obligations for service termination notice to consumers in the EU. Under the FTC Act Section 5, unilateral discontinuation without notice combined with a pre-paid subscription model could constitute an unfair practice. (2)

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Applicable agencies

State AG

State Attorneys General have authority to investigate unfair business practices under state consumer protection statutes where paid services are discontinued without notice or refund.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Hugging Face Terms of Service

Entity

Hugging Face

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 28, 2026

Last verified

April 28, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003733

Document ID

CA-D-00331

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://huggingface.co/terms-of-service

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SHA-256

2269155ce319d582d93521863aca9538f6de5d939317f060f12891e3d3fa7d5b

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Hugging Face | Document: Hugging Face Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003733
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:35:29 UTC | SHA-256: 2269155ce319d582…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hugging-face/hugging-face-terms-of-service/unilateral-service-modification-and-discontinuation/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Unilateral Service Modification and Discontinuation