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This clause establishes the procedural framework by which OpenSea retains authority to alter contractual obligations without requiring mutual agreement. The immediate effectiveness provision means modified terms govern the relationship upon notice, rather than requiring explicit re-acceptance or providing a transition period.
Users operate under terms that may change without advance notice and become binding upon continued platform use. The provision establishes that notification through email, service notices, or website date updates constitutes sufficient notice, and that accepting modifications occurs through continued service use rather than affirmative action.
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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes to these Terms, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by sending an email notification, providing notice through the Service or updating the 'Last Updated' date at the beginning of these Terms. Your continued use of...
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify these Terms at any time. If we do this, depending on the nature of the change, we will post the changes on this page and indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms were last revised or notify you, either through the Website...
We may modify the Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be located here. You understand and agree that your access to or use of the Service is governed by the Terms effective at the time of your access to or use of the Service. If we make material changes to these Terms...
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"We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will provide you with notice of such changes, such as by sending an email, providing a notice through our Services or updating the date at the top of these Terms. Unless we say otherwise in our notice, the amended Terms will be effective immediately, and your continued use of our Services after we provide such notice will confirm your acceptance of the changes.— Excerpt from OpenSea's OpenSea Terms of Service
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This clause establishes the procedural framework by which OpenSea retains authority to alter contractual obligations without requiring mutual agreement. The immediate effectiveness provision means modified terms govern the relationship upon notice, rather than requiring explicit re-acceptance or providing a transition period.
Users operate under terms that may change without advance notice and become binding upon continued platform use. The provision establishes that notification through email, service notices, or website date updates constitutes sufficient notice, and that accepting modifications occurs through continued service use rather than affirmative action.
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