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Unilateral Right to Modify Terms

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What it is

MetaMask can change these terms at any time without your explicit consent — if you keep using the wallet after a change is posted, you're automatically agreeing to the new terms.

This analysis describes what MetaMask'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)

This provision enables the service operator to alter contractual obligations, service scope, data practices, and dispute resolution procedures without requiring affirmative user agreement or opt-in. The operational consequence is that the governing terms governing the relationship are subject to unilateral change rather than mutual modification.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 1, 2026

The updated terms explicitly state that UK, EU, and EEA consumers retain statutory consumer protection rights that cannot be limited or excluded by the agreement, and that applicable local law prevails in the event of conflict with these terms. This adds clarity to the legal framework but does not change substantive protections for those users. The terms also clarify that mUSD is a third-party digital asset not issued by Consensys, treating it as a third-party service subject to the agreement's limitations on Consensys' responsibility for third-party services.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

1
Change
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1366 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed once in 5 months of monitoring.

Change history

modified Jul 1, 2026

Scope significantly expanded from modifying terms to also suspending or discontinuing services, added 'without notice and without liability' language, and company name changed to Consensys, giving broader unilateral power to Consensys.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

MetaMask can change the rules governing your use of the wallet at any time, and simply continuing to use MetaMask means you've legally accepted those changes — even if you never read the updated terms.

How other platforms handle this

Amazon Medium

We reserve the right to make changes to our site, policies, Service Terms, and these Conditions of Use at any time.

DeepL Medium

DeepL may from time to time change the Services and their range of functions if DeepL has a valid legitimate reason to do so.

Tinder Medium

These terms may change from time to time. Notice of material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date...however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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MetaMask reserves the right to modify or replace any part of these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. It is your responsibility to check the Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to MetaMask following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Excerpt from MetaMask's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer contracts engage FTC Act Section 5 (deceptive and unfair practices), and are scrutinized under state UDAP statutes including California's UCL (Bus.

Insight

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001478
Document ID
CA-D-00279
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ec053f4776b90b65eb51c2683e3e1424a11d07e9193f47929c65fd9551785fde
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 07:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-001478
Captured: 2026-03-20 07:12:45 UTC
SHA-256: ec053f4776b90b65…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-001478/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clause do?

This provision enables the service operator to alter contractual obligations, service scope, data practices, and dispute resolution procedures without requiring affirmative user agreement or opt-in. The operational consequence is that the governing terms governing the relationship are subject to unilateral change rather than mutual modification.

How does this clause affect you?

MetaMask can change the rules governing your use of the wallet at any time, and simply continuing to use MetaMask means you've legally accepted those changes — even if you never read the updated terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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