OpenAI can change its terms at any time by posting an update and notifying you by email or in the app; continuing to use the service counts as agreeing to the new terms.
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This provision means the terms governing your use of OpenAI services can change, and continued use after notification constitutes acceptance, even if you did not affirmatively review or agree to the updated terms.
Interpretive note: EU and UK consumer protection frameworks may impose limits on the enforceability of unilateral modification clauses where changes materially affect consumer rights without adequate exit rights.
Under this clause, OpenAI can revise the terms, including provisions relating to data use, liability, and dispute resolution, and continued use of the service following notification constitutes binding acceptance of those changes.
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"We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll post the updated Terms on this page and update the 'Last updated' date. We'll notify you of changes by email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after the updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.— Excerpt from OpenAI's OpenAI Service Terms
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses are standard in consumer technology agreements and are generally enforceable under US contract law provided notice is given; EU and UK consumer protection law under the Unfair Contract Terms Directive may impose greater restrictions on unilateral variation clauses that affect consumer rights, requiring adequate notice and a right to exit without penalty. GDPR requires notification of material changes to data processing practices and may require updated consent in some circumstances. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The clause is operationally standard but creates exposure if material changes to data or liability terms are made without adequate notice periods or exit rights for users. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK consumers may have the right to reject material changes and exit the service without penalty; California residents may have additional protections under state consumer contract law. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise integrators should establish processes to monitor and review OpenAI terms changes, as updates may affect data processing agreements, liability allocations, and product compliance postures. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should implement alerts for OpenAI terms changes and assess the operational and legal impact of each update, particularly changes to data use, arbitration, or liability provisions.
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This provision means the terms governing your use of OpenAI services can change, and continued use after notification constitutes acceptance, even if you did not affirmatively review or agree to the updated terms.
Under this clause, OpenAI can revise the terms, including provisions relating to data use, liability, and dispute resolution, and continued use of the service following notification constitutes binding acceptance of those changes.
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