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Unilateral Terms Modification

Medium severity Common · 57 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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.

How other platforms handle this

Duolingo Medium

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...

Groq Medium

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...

Yelp Medium

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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenSea Terms of Service
Entity
OpenSea
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005090
Document ID
CA-D-00209
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b6cc24ed9edce9d727ade87ee5910c85986dbcb3f29241303f7fabcb408e5bd6
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 01:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenSea
Document: OpenSea Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-005090
Captured: 2026-05-10 01:32:26 UTC
SHA-256: b6cc24ed9edce9d7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/opensea/opensea-terms-of-service/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: May 20, 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 OpenSea's Unilateral Terms Modification clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 57 platforms. See the full comparison.

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