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This provision establishes the operational framework governing how contractual terms evolve during the service relationship. It creates an asymmetric modification mechanism where the platform operator retains unilateral authority to alter terms while users retain the discrete option to terminate their account in response to changes.
Interpretive note: The adequacy of notice provided for newly launched features that do not require prior notice may be assessed differently under EU consumer protection law compared to the U.S., creating jurisdictional variance in enforceability.
Users operate under terms that may be modified by LinkedIn through notice mechanisms that typically provide review opportunity but may exclude advance notice in limited circumstances. The terms apply as written upon the effective date of changes, with account termination established as the designated method for users to object to modifications.
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"We may modify this Contract, our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy from time to time. If we materially change these terms or if we are legally required to provide notice, we will provide you notice through our Services, or by other means, to provide you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective. However, we may not always provide prior notice of changes to these terms (1) when those changes are legally required to be implemented with immediate effect, or (2) when those changes relate to a newly launched service or feature. We agree that changes cannot be retroactive. If you object to any of these changes, you may close your account. Your continued use of our Services after we publish or send a notice about our changes to these terms means that you are consenting to the updated terms as of their effective date.— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn User Agreement
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This provision establishes the operational framework governing how contractual terms evolve during the service relationship. It creates an asymmetric modification mechanism where the platform operator retains unilateral authority to alter terms while users retain the discrete option to terminate their account in response to changes.
Users operate under terms that may be modified by LinkedIn through notice mechanisms that typically provide review opportunity but may exclude advance notice in limited circumstances. The terms apply as written upon the effective date of changes, with account termination established as the designated method for users to object to modifications.
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