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Unilateral Termination and Modification Rights

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What it is

Scale AI can change or shut down its website and services at any time without telling you in advance, and can refuse service to any user for any reason.

This analysis describes what Scale AI'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)

This clause establishes Scale AI's operational authority to alter service terms and availability conditions unilaterally. It permits discontinuation or access refusal without procedural requirements or advance notification obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your access to Scale AI's website and services could be terminated or significantly changed at any time without notice, which could disrupt workflows or projects that rely on those services, and you would have limited recourse given the liability limitations and arbitration requirements elsewhere in the agreement.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Scale reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. Scale reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

Excerpt from Scale AI's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral termination and modification rights are standard in website terms of service under U.S.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Scale AI Terms of Service
Entity
Scale AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009249
Document ID
CA-D-00469
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b5bb4058a72d1d21c6706e97067d66c6b5088984116f1509d8cfe03bbd813730
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Scale AI
Document: Scale AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009249
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:42:44 UTC
SHA-256: b5bb4058a72d1d21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/scale-ai/scale-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-009249/unilateral-termination-and-modification-rights/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scale AI's Unilateral Termination and Modification Rights clause do?

This clause establishes Scale AI's operational authority to alter service terms and availability conditions unilaterally. It permits discontinuation or access refusal without procedural requirements or advance notification obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

Your access to Scale AI's website and services could be terminated or significantly changed at any time without notice, which could disrupt workflows or projects that rely on those services, and you would have limited recourse given the liability limitations and arbitration requirements elsewhere in the agreement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 262 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Scale AI?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Scale AI.