Public can change these Terms of Service at any time, and your continued use of the platform after changes are posted counts as your agreement to the new terms.
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The clause establishes a unilateral modification mechanism that permits the service provider to alter contractual obligations without mutual agreement, subject to advance notice and potential acceptance requirements for material changes. This affects the stability and predictability of the contractual relationship over the service lifecycle.
Users are bound by changes to the Terms without necessarily being aware of them, which could result in agreeing to less favorable conditions regarding fees, data use, or dispute resolution. Users should periodically review the Terms page at public.com/terms-of-service for updates.
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These terms may change from time to time. Notice of material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date...however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes.
DeepL will submit the modified Terms and Conditions in text form to the Customer at least eight (8) weeks before they are planned to come into force.
Material changes to the Agreement will become effective 30 days after notice is given, except to the extent the changes apply to new Services or functionality or are required by applicable law or court order, in which case they will be effective immediately.
"We reserve the right to change these Terms on a going-forward basis at any time upon 7 days' notice. Please check these Terms periodically for changes. If a change to these Terms materially modifies your rights or obligations, we may require that you accept the modified Terms in order to continue to use the Service.Excerpt from Public.com's Terms of Service
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The clause establishes a unilateral modification mechanism that permits the service provider to alter contractual obligations without mutual agreement, subject to advance notice and potential acceptance requirements for material changes. This affects the stability and predictability of the contractual relationship over the service lifecycle.
Users are bound by changes to the Terms without necessarily being aware of them, which could result in agreeing to less favorable conditions regarding fees, data use, or dispute resolution. Users should periodically review the Terms page at public.com/terms-of-service for updates.
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