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The only remedy offered to users who object to policy changes is account deactivation, meaning continued use constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Interpretive note: The clause uses 'you should' rather than 'you must', which is advisory rather than strictly obligatory language. The canonical claim uses 'requires' which may slightly overstate the mandatory nature; however, in context it is the only remedy offered, making it effectively the operative consequence of disagreement.
If you disagree with a Privacy Policy change, Slack's stated remedy is for you to deactivate your Services account.
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If we make material changes to this Policy, we will notify you via the Services.
Changes will be effective 10 days following posting the updated Policy on the Website.
If a revision to this Privacy Policy, in our sole discretion, is material, we will notify you by contacting you through the email address associated with your account.
"If you disagree with the changes to this Privacy Policy, you should deactivate your Services account.Excerpt from Slack's Privacy Policy
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The only remedy offered to users who object to policy changes is account deactivation, meaning continued use constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
If you disagree with a Privacy Policy change, Slack's stated remedy is for you to deactivate your Services account.
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