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Unilateral Terms Modification

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What it is

Runway can change these terms at any time, and your continued use of the service after changes are posted counts as your agreement to the new terms.

This analysis describes what Runway's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The agreement permits Runway to modify terms unilaterally at any time with website posting as the sole required notice, and continued use constitutes acceptance, which means users may be bound by updated terms without receiving direct notification.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement authorizes Runway to change any term at any time with notice provided only through website posting and an updated date; users who continue using the service after changes are posted are treated as having accepted the updated terms.

How other platforms handle this

ClickUp Medium

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Starbucks Medium

Starbucks reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the most current version of these Terms on the Service. If we make material changes, we may notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Service prior to the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of the Ser...

AWS Medium

We may change, discontinue, or deprecate any of the Services (including the Services as a whole) or change or remove features or functionality of the Services from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes to or discontinuation of any Service. We may modify this Agreement (including a...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY COMPANY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION AT ANY TIME. When changes are made, Company will make a new copy of the Terms of Use available at the Website and any new Supplemental Terms will be made available from within, or through, the affected Service on the Website. We will also update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to any change(s) after such change(s) have been made, you shall stop using the Services. Otherwise, your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of such change(s).

— Excerpt from Runway's Runway Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer contracts engage the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices, EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms, and GDPR Article 7(3) where modifications affect data processing purposes or consent scope. The adequacy of website-only notice for material terms changes may require evaluation under applicable consumer protection standards in multiple jurisdictions. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The provision permits modification of any term, including those governing data use, billing, and dispute resolution, without proactive direct notice to users. Where material changes affect data processing under GDPR, re-solicitation of consent or updated data subject notifications may be required regardless of this contractual notice provision. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU consumer protection law may require more robust notice and consent mechanisms for material contractual changes than website posting alone. California consumer protection standards may similarly require affirmative disclosure of material changes, particularly those affecting financial terms or dispute resolution. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise and API customers should assess whether their agreements include provisions superseding this unilateral modification right, or whether they are subject to terms changes affecting API functionality, pricing, or data use on the same notice basis as consumer users. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should monitor Runway's terms update history, particularly for changes to data processing provisions, arbitration terms, and billing terms, to assess whether updated terms require renewed consent collection or user notification in regulated jurisdictions.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Runway Terms of Service
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010112
Document ID
CA-D-00447
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f61bc8f1c369ee9fe332bd6af81c79657147cd571ee3f7f9a048d9267f4c00eb
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010112
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:34:57 UTC
SHA-256: f61bc8f1c369ee9f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-terms-of-service/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Runway's Unilateral Terms Modification clause do?

The agreement permits Runway to modify terms unilaterally at any time with website posting as the sole required notice, and continued use constitutes acceptance, which means users may be bound by updated terms without receiving direct notification.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement authorizes Runway to change any term at any time with notice provided only through website posting and an updated date; users who continue using the service after changes are posted are treated as having accepted the updated terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 55 platforms. See the full comparison.

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