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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Shopify can alter the contractual agreement without requiring affirmative user consent. It places the obligation to monitor for changes on the user rather than requiring Shopify to provide direct notice of substantive modifications.
Users operating under these terms must periodically review the Shopify website to identify changes to the governing agreement. The terms apply as written upon posting, regardless of whether individual users review or affirmatively acknowledge modifications.
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These terms may change from time to time. Notice of any material change will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We may notify you of a change to the Terms via email, in-app notification, or other means; however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes...
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to amend these Terms of Service at any time and will update these Terms of Service in the event of any such amendments. We will notify our Users of material changes to this Agreement, such as price changes, at least 30 days prior to the change taking eff...
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"Shopify reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Terms of Service
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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Shopify can alter the contractual agreement without requiring affirmative user consent. It places the obligation to monitor for changes on the user rather than requiring Shopify to provide direct notice of substantive modifications.
Users operating under these terms must periodically review the Shopify website to identify changes to the governing agreement. The terms apply as written upon posting, regardless of whether individual users review or affirmatively acknowledge modifications.
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