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Unilateral Terms Modification

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Document Record

What it is

Target may modify the Terms at any time by posting updated terms on the site, and continued use of the platform following any modification constitutes the user's acceptance of the revised terms.

This analysis describes what Target'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 establishes that Target may change the governing contractual terms at any time without requiring affirmative user consent, relying on continued platform use as the acceptance mechanism. Users who continue to shop or use Target's digital services after a modification are bound by the updated terms.

Interpretive note: The sufficiency of continued-use acceptance for material term modifications, particularly those affecting arbitration or data rights, may vary by jurisdiction and applicable law.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Apr 30, 2026

California customers using Target's same-day delivery service will now pay a CA Shipt Shopper Benefit Fee in addition to standard delivery costs, according to the updated terms. The terms do not specify the fee amount, structure, or whether it applies to all same-day orders or only certain product categories. Consumers in California should review their receipt or account details to understand the exact fee amount and whether it was previously being charged but undisclosed, or if this represents a new charge.

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Medium Apr 16, 2026

Target removed specific language that explained how Target Circle Bonus rewards are earned, calculated, and reflected in customer accounts across different purchase methods (online, in-store, Same Day Delivery, Order Pickup, Drive Up). Previously, the terms clarified that online orders counted as one transaction unless they included Target Plus items or used Same Day Delivery, and specified timing for when bonuses would appear (24 hours for in-store, upon shipment/pickup/delivery for online). Without this clarity, customers must now rely on in-app displays or support channels to understand exactly how their purchases contribute to bonus eligibility, which may create confusion about reward calculation or disputes over earned benefits.

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Medium Mar 19, 2026

Target's updated Terms and Conditions now include explicit governance for its Target Circle loyalty program and Target Circle 360 membership. The updated terms establish that membership is voluntary and that by joining or continuing to use the program, members agree to Target Circle-specific terms and the Privacy Policy in effect at that time. The terms authorize Target to update the Target Circle Terms, the Target App, or the website at any time without advance notice, with continued program participation constituting acceptance of those updates. You can choose not to join Target Circle or can stop participating in the program to avoid binding yourself to these updated terms.

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Change history

added Jun 10, 2026

This new provision grants Target broad unilateral power to modify terms with only posting notice and continued use constituting acceptance, severely limiting user control over contractual changes.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the terms governing a user's relationship with Target may be changed at any time, with notice provided only by posting on the terms page. Continued use of Target's website or app after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms, including any changes to arbitration, liability, or data provisions.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    If you do not agree to updated terms, you may discontinue use of the platform and close your account through your account settings at target.com/account before or upon receipt of notice of a terms change.

How other platforms handle this

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...

Lime Medium

Lime reserves the right to change this Agreement from time to time at its sole discretion. Lime will provide you with notice of such changes by sending you an email, providing a notice through our Services or updating the date at the top of this Agreement. Unless Lime says otherwise in its notice, a...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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.

— Excerpt from Target's Target Terms and Conditions

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses relying on continued use as assent engage state contract law doctrines regarding mutual assent and consideration. Some jurisdictions require affirmative notice and an opportunity to reject material changes to consumer contracts; reliance on implicit acceptance through continued use may face challenge in those jurisdictions. The FTC has indicated that material changes to privacy and data terms may require affirmative consent. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The absence of an affirmative re-consent mechanism for material changes, including changes to arbitration or data collection provisions, creates compliance risk in consumer-protective jurisdictions. If arbitration terms are materially modified, courts have in some cases required fresh consent rather than implied acceptance. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California courts have scrutinized continued-use acceptance mechanisms for material contract modifications, particularly where the modification affects dispute resolution rights. EU consumer law generally requires clear communication of material changes and may require affirmative acceptance. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Business partners and developers whose integrations are governed by these terms should monitor for term changes that may affect operational compliance obligations, as they will be bound upon continued use. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether a user notification mechanism, such as email notice of material changes, is operationally implemented, and whether affirmative re-consent is required for modifications to arbitration or data provisions under applicable law.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to review unilateral modification clauses that may constitute unfair or deceptive practices in consumer contracts
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Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Terms and Conditions
Entity
Target
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003614
Document ID
CA-D-00259
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
480b5d4a311d08d87b75f1a22d1c751d68d0d186ac76aff1c64d8689245b2360
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-003614
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:50:01 UTC
SHA-256: 480b5d4a311d08d8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-terms-and-conditions/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: June 17, 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 Target's Unilateral Terms Modification clause do?

This provision establishes that Target may change the governing contractual terms at any time without requiring affirmative user consent, relying on continued platform use as the acceptance mechanism. Users who continue to shop or use Target's digital services after a modification are bound by the updated terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the terms governing a user's relationship with Target may be changed at any time, with notice provided only by posting on the terms page. Continued use of Target's website or app after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms, including any changes to arbitration, liability, or data provisions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 62 platforms. See the full comparison.

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