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Unilateral Terms Modification

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What it is

Skillshare can change these Terms whenever it wants, and simply using the service after a change is made counts as your agreement to the new Terms, even if you were not specifically notified.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision means that the Terms governing your use of Skillshare can change materially at any time, and continued use of the platform, including accessing a class you already enrolled in, may constitute acceptance of terms you have not reviewed.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 27, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who continue using Skillshare without periodically reviewing the Terms may unknowingly agree to significant changes, including changes to data practices, pricing rights, or dispute resolution terms, simply by logging in after a modification.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may, at our sole discretion, modify these Terms at any time. By accessing the Service at any time after such modifications, you are agreeing to such modifications.

Excerpt from Skillshare's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses in consumer contracts are subject to scrutiny under the FTC Act as potentially unfair or deceptive, particularly where the change is material and the consumer is not affirmatively notified.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Terms of Service
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003576
Document ID
CA-D-00243
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d39a1ca1d805cc4bdc072bd14177d5abaa589f35421bdf8bd4b907a2913fe2e1
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-003576
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:11:59 UTC
SHA-256: d39a1ca1d805cc4b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-003576/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Skillshare's Unilateral Terms Modification clause do?

This provision means that the Terms governing your use of Skillshare can change materially at any time, and continued use of the platform, including accessing a class you already enrolled in, may constitute acceptance of terms you have not reviewed.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who continue using Skillshare without periodically reviewing the Terms may unknowingly agree to significant changes, including changes to data practices, pricing rights, or dispute resolution terms, simply by logging in after a modification.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Skillshare?

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