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Unilateral Agreement Modification

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Document Record

What it is

Consensys may modify any part of the Agreement at any time at its sole discretion; continued use of the Offerings following posted changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms, regardless of whether the user has reviewed the changes.

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 establishes that Agreement modifications take effect through continued use, without requiring affirmative re-consent from users, which may interact with consumer protection requirements in EU/EEA and UK jurisdictions that require meaningful consent to material contract changes.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of deemed acceptance through continued use for material contract changes may vary by jurisdiction, particularly in EU/EEA and UK consumer contexts where affirmative consent to material modifications may be required.

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 Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the terms governing MetaMask and Consensys Offerings may be modified at any time, with changes taking effect upon posting; continued use of the Offerings after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms. The Agreement states Consensys will use commercially reasonable efforts to communicate material changes but places the responsibility to check for changes on users.

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.
  • Close Your Account
    If you do not agree to modified Agreement terms, you must cease use of the Offerings before the changes take effect, as continued use constitutes acceptance under Section 2.2. For Paid Plan users, follow the termination procedures in Section 6.2.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of this Agreement or any Policies at any time. It is your responsibility to check this Agreement periodically for changes, but we will also use commercially reasonable efforts to communicate any material changes to this Agreement through the Site, email (if you have an account), or public channels. You agree that your continued use of or access to the Offerings following the posting of any changes to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of those changes, whether or not you were checking for changes or actually read the changes.

Excerpt from MetaMask's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer contracts engage EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms, which scrutinizes clauses that allow one party to alter contract terms without adequate notice and consumer consent. UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 imposes similar requirements. The Agreement's carve-out for statutory consumer rights in EU/EEA and UK jurisdictions is relevant here, as those laws may require affirmative consent for material changes in consumer contexts. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The combination of unilateral modification authority and deemed acceptance through continued use is standard in many digital service agreements but may face enforceability challenges for material changes in consumer-facing contexts under EU and UK law. The commercially reasonable notice standard provides some procedural constraint. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users under Directive 93/13/EEC and UK users under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 have the most significant exposure, as those frameworks may require explicit consent to material contract modifications rather than deemed acceptance through continued use. California's consumer protection statutes may also be relevant. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Business accounts and API integrators should establish monitoring processes to track Agreement changes, as modifications may alter the operational terms of their Consensys API or Paid Plan commitments without requiring affirmative re-execution of the contract. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should assess whether the commercially reasonable notice standard for material changes satisfies applicable consumer protection requirements in each jurisdiction, and whether the deemed acceptance mechanism is consistent with GDPR consent requirements where Agreement changes affect data processing terms.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in consumer digital service agreements, including unilateral modification clauses that may constitute unfair contract terms
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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
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015129
Document ID
CA-D-00279
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fbc3e940d542d736f423bed59d696fff5bef4265893e8cc2ffd8581c3ba58f1d
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 07:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-015129
Captured: 2026-07-09 07:13:37 UTC
SHA-256: fbc3e940d542d736…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-015129/unilateral-agreement-modification/
Accessed: July 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's Unilateral Agreement Modification clause do?

This provision establishes that Agreement modifications take effect through continued use, without requiring affirmative re-consent from users, which may interact with consumer protection requirements in EU/EEA and UK jurisdictions that require meaningful consent to material contract changes.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the terms governing MetaMask and Consensys Offerings may be modified at any time, with changes taking effect upon posting; continued use of the Offerings after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms. The Agreement states Consensys will use commercially reasonable efforts to communicate material changes but places the responsibility to check for changes on users.

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