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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Robinhood can modify contractual obligations without requiring affirmative user consent. It allows operational and legal terms governing the service to be updated without renegotiation or explicit agreement from existing users.
The updated terms establish new fiduciary verification and personal liability provisions for trust and custodial accounts. Trustees are now required to complete Robinhood's identity verification and onboarding before accessing trust accounts, notify Robinhood promptly of any material changes to the trust (amendments, revocation, trustee changes), and provide the correct taxpayer identification number for the trust. The revised language states that trustees are personally liable for obligations, debts, or negative equity arising from instructions given outside the scope of their authority under the trust instrument or applicable law. Robinhood reserves the right to freeze trust accounts or request updated documentation at any time, and will rely on instructions from any onboarded trustee without requiring consent from co-trustees or verifying compliance with the trust instrument. You should consult a tax advisor regarding the appropriate taxpayer identification number for your trust and review your fiduciary authority under the applicable trust instrument before executing trades.
View change record →Users operate under terms that may be modified during their service tenure. The provision requires users to either accept amendments through continued use or close their account if they reject the changes; there is no option to maintain prior terms while continuing service.
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With respect to GWS Services, SecOpS Services, Looker (original) Services, and Cloud Identity Services...material updates to this Agreement will only take effect if and when Customer's Order Term renews.
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.
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.
"Robinhood reserves the right to amend or modify this Agreement at any time by posting revised terms on its website or by providing notice to you through the Robinhood application or by email. Your continued use of the Robinhood platform following the effective date of any such amendment shall constitute your acceptance of the amended Agreement. If you do not agree with any amendment, your sole remedy is to close your account.Excerpt from Robinhood's Customer Agreement (PDF)
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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Robinhood can modify contractual obligations without requiring affirmative user consent. It allows operational and legal terms governing the service to be updated without renegotiation or explicit agreement from existing users.
Users operate under terms that may be modified during their service tenure. The provision requires users to either accept amendments through continued use or close their account if they reject the changes; there is no option to maintain prior terms while continuing service.
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