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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.
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"If you disagree with the changes to this Privacy Policy, you should deactivate your Services account.— Excerpt from Slack's Slack 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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