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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
3
Months Monitored
Apr 27, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 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.

How other platforms handle this

Target Medium

Target reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. We will post notification of changes to these Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Target Services after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

GitHub Medium

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...

Uber Medium

Uber reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of these Terms or its policies relating to the Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version of these Terms on the Services. You should regularly review these Terms, as your continued use of the Services after any such c...

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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 Skillshare Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & 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. EU consumer law, including the EU Unfair Contract Terms Directive, generally requires meaningful notice and the opportunity to reject changes, and may render this clause unenforceable for EU users without additional process. The UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 similarly limits the enforceability of terms that allow unilateral material changes without notice or a right to exit. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The absence of a specified minimum notice period for modifications, beyond the subscription price change notice, creates governance exposure in jurisdictions that require advance notice of material contract changes. The mechanism of deemed acceptance through continued use may not satisfy affirmative consent requirements under GDPR where modified terms affect data processing activities. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users have the highest exposure to unenforceability of this clause without additional notice and exit rights. California and New York consumer protection frameworks may also require more specific disclosure of material changes. Any modification that affects arbitration terms may require affirmative consent rather than deemed acceptance in jurisdictions where retroactive arbitration clauses are scrutinized. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers with contractual commitments based on specific Terms should assess whether unilateral modification of the standard Terms affects their commercial relationship. Procurement contracts that incorporate Skillshare's Terms by reference should include a provision requiring notice of material changes and an exit right. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether the modification notification practice, which appears to rely on posting updated Terms without individualized notice for most changes, satisfies applicable consumer protection and data protection requirements. For GDPR purposes, any modification that affects data processing activities may require a refreshed consent mechanism or updated privacy notice. A regular Terms monitoring process is recommended for enterprise deployments.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unilateral modification clauses that may constitute unfair or deceptive practices if material changes are not adequately disclosed.
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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/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: June 19, 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 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 63 platforms. See the full comparison.

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