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Unilateral Modification of Terms

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the mechanism and notice procedures by which OpenAI may unilaterally update the contractual terms governing the service. It creates a binding effect through continued use rather than requiring affirmative acceptance of modifications.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 9, 2026
First Seen
Apr 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 144 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under Terms that OpenAI may modify prospectively. The provision establishes that continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of updated terms, meaning the terms users are bound by may differ from those they initially accepted.

How other platforms handle this

Fitbit Medium

We will notify you before we make material changes to these Terms and give you an opportunity to review the revised Terms before continuing to use the Fitbit Service. When you use the Fitbit Service after a modification becomes effective, you are telling us that you accept the modified Terms.

Riot Games Medium

We may (and probably will) create updated versions of these Terms in the future, as the Riot Services and applicable laws and regulations evolve. When we do, we'll inform you of the new Terms which will supersede and replace these Terms in writing (e-mail is sufficient).

Stripe Medium

Stripe may modify these terms or the fees for the Services at any time by providing 30 days' notice to you. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of a modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you may terminate th...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may update these Terms from time to time. If we do, we'll let you know by posting the updated Terms on our website and may also send you an email notification. Your continued use of our Services after the updated Terms are effective constitutes your agreement to the updated Terms.

— Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use (ROW)

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Terms of Use (ROW)
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002445
Document ID
CA-D-00007
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3a064f11bc2cb0f491e5ad76938f2712026c1d020c9f8b50528f8c7b639a4f7f
Analysis generated
March 10, 2026 03:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: Terms of Use (ROW)
Record ID: CA-P-002445
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:31:52 UTC
SHA-256: 3a064f11bc2cb0f4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/terms-of-use-row/unilateral-modification-of-terms/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Unilateral Modification of Terms clause do?

This clause establishes the mechanism and notice procedures by which OpenAI may unilaterally update the contractual terms governing the service. It creates a binding effect through continued use rather than requiring affirmative acceptance of modifications.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under Terms that OpenAI may modify prospectively. The provision establishes that continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of updated terms, meaning the terms users are bound by may differ from those they initially accepted.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 22 platforms. See the full comparison.

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