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Unilateral Amendment of Terms

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What it is

Uber can change these terms at any time, and if you keep using the app after the changes are posted, you are considered to have agreed to the new terms.

This analysis describes what Uber'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 the procedural mechanism by which the agreement governing the service relationship can be altered without requiring affirmative user consent, shifting the default rule from mutual agreement to unilateral modification with notice and constructive acceptance through continued use.

Interpretive note: Whether continued use constitutes valid consent to material changes, particularly data processing amendments, may vary by jurisdiction and is subject to GDPR and consumer contract law constraints in EU/EEA.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your rights and obligations under these terms can change at any time based on Uber's unilateral decision, and simply continuing to use the app after a notification is treated as consent to those changes, which may include changes to arbitration terms, data use, or fees.

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 must stop using the service and can request account deletion through the Uber app under Settings > Privacy > Delete Account, or by contacting Uber support at help.uber.com.

How other platforms handle this

Shopify Medium

Shopify reserves the right to modify this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Shopify Services following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

Coinbase Medium

We may amend or modify this User Agreement at any time by posting the revised agreement on the Coinbase website and/or providing notice to you. The amended User Agreement shall be effective immediately upon posting or notice, as applicable. Your continued use of Coinbase Services after the effective...

Duolingo Medium

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes to these Terms, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by sending an email notification, providing notice through the Service or updating the 'Last Updated' date at the beginning of these Terms. Your continued use of...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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 or notifying you in accordance with Section 17. You should regularly review these Terms, as your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your agreement to such changes.

— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral amendment clauses in consumer contracts engage GDPR Article 7 (conditions for consent) for EU users, as well as EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms, which may treat unilateral amendment rights as unfair and unenforceable absent genuine consumer consent. Under CCPA, changes to data practices may require updated notice and opt-out rights. The FTC has issued guidance indicating that material changes to terms must be clearly communicated and may require affirmative consent in some contexts. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The clause is common in platform terms of service but carries heightened risk when applied to material changes such as arbitration, data use, or fee structures. EU regulators have challenged broad unilateral amendment rights as creating an imbalance in consumer contracts. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users are most exposed, as GDPR requires that consent to data processing be freely given, specific, and revocable, meaning continued use of a service following a privacy-related amendment may not constitute valid consent. California residents may have additional rights under CCPA when data practice amendments are made. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise and business account holders should negotiate for advance notice periods and affirmative consent requirements for material amendments, as the standard clause's reliance on continued use as acceptance may not provide adequate commercial predictability. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should monitor for material amendments to this agreement and assess whether each amendment requires updated consent flows, revised data processing agreements, or regulatory notifications. GDPR compliance programs should treat any amendment affecting data processing terms as triggering a review of the lawful basis for processing under Article 6.

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Applicable agencies

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Terms of Use
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009858
Document ID
CA-D-00420
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fd4985e09a47bff0b6002e603cc5818e585e5cefe10533dedc014b243ebdabac
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 23:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Uber
Document: Uber Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-009858
Captured: 2026-05-10 23:29:54 UTC
SHA-256: fd4985e09a47bff0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-terms-of-use/unilateral-amendment-of-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Uber's Unilateral Amendment of Terms clause do?

This provision establishes the procedural mechanism by which the agreement governing the service relationship can be altered without requiring affirmative user consent, shifting the default rule from mutual agreement to unilateral modification with notice and constructive acceptance through continued use.

How does this clause affect you?

Your rights and obligations under these terms can change at any time based on Uber's unilateral decision, and simply continuing to use the app after a notification is treated as consent to those changes, which may include changes to arbitration terms, data use, or fees.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 2 platforms. See the full comparison.

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