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This provision creates a mechanism for unilateral modification of contractual terms while requiring advance notice. It establishes that acceptance of modified terms occurs through continued use rather than through affirmative consent, which shapes the ongoing contractual relationship between Meta and users.
Interpretive note: Whether continued use constitutes valid acceptance of materially changed terms depends on jurisdiction and the nature of the changes, particularly under GDPR and EU consumer protection law where unilateral variation of material terms faces stricter scrutiny.
The updated terms establish a jurisdictional change for consumers. Previously, all disputes had to be resolved in California courts; now, if you are a consumer or if your country requires it, disputes must be resolved in courts within your home country under your home country's laws. For Meta's own claims against you, the agreement still requires disputes to proceed exclusively in California courts. The revised terms also now require Meta to notify you at least 30 days in advance before making changes to these Terms, and you will have the opportunity to review them before they take effect, unless changes are required by law.
View change record →Users are bound by modified Terms of Service upon their continued use of Meta's products following implementation of changes. The provision does not require affirmative agreement to updated terms; instead, the contractual obligation attaches automatically upon continued service use after the effective date of modifications.
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"We'll notify you before we make changes to these Terms and give you the opportunity to review them before they go into effect, unless changes are required by law. Once any updated Terms are in effect, you will be bound by them if you continue to use our Products.— Excerpt from Meta's Meta Terms of Service
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This provision creates a mechanism for unilateral modification of contractual terms while requiring advance notice. It establishes that acceptance of modified terms occurs through continued use rather than through affirmative consent, which shapes the ongoing contractual relationship between Meta and users.
Users are bound by modified Terms of Service upon their continued use of Meta's products following implementation of changes. The provision does not require affirmative agreement to updated terms; instead, the contractual obligation attaches automatically upon continued service use after the effective date of modifications.
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