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Unilateral Service and Pricing Modification

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the mechanism by which contractual obligations between OpenAI and users can be altered without separate negotiation or explicit consent. The provision creates a binding acceptance framework where service continuation operates as affirmation of amended terms.

Interpretive note: Whether 'continued use as acceptance' satisfies EU consumer contract modification requirements varies by member state; some jurisdictions may require affirmative consent for material changes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that OpenAI may modify with 30 days' notice, with the requirement to affirmatively discontinue service use before the effective date to avoid accepting modifications. The terms apply as written upon continued use following the notice period.

How other platforms handle this

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Coinbase reserves the right to change its fee structure and fees at any time. Such changes will be posted on our website and will become immediately effective. Your continued use of the Coinbase Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

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Stripe may revise these General Terms, the Services Terms, and the Fees at any time by posting updated versions to our website or notifying you by email. The updated version will be effective as of the time it is posted or, if we notify you by email, as stated in the email. Your continued use of the...

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You acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use, and accept, understand and will be bound by such terms and conditions. You further acknowledge that these Terms of Use contain a pre-dispute arbitration clause.

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We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Services before the effective date.

— Excerpt from OpenAI's OpenAI EU Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenAI EU Terms of Use
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010521
Document ID
CA-D-00756
Evidence Provenance
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de276a8b3e29086fd981e998740a2283e9064e408cbd12835efb4a7406685da7
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 11:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI EU Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-010521
Captured: 2026-05-11 11:32:02 UTC
SHA-256: de276a8b3e29086f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-eu-terms-of-use/unilateral-service-and-pricing-modification/
Accessed: June 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Unilateral Service and Pricing Modification clause do?

This clause establishes the mechanism by which contractual obligations between OpenAI and users can be altered without separate negotiation or explicit consent. The provision creates a binding acceptance framework where service continuation operates as affirmation of amended terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that OpenAI may modify with 30 days' notice, with the requirement to affirmatively discontinue service use before the effective date to avoid accepting modifications. The terms apply as written upon continued use following the notice period.

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