Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has authority to challenge unilateral modification clauses as unfair or deceptive practices under Section 5 where consumers lack meaningful notice or ability to exit.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clauses across approximately 20 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Unilateral Right to Modify Terms — Verizon

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What it is

Verizon can change the rules of your agreement at any time, and simply continuing to use their service counts as your agreement to the new terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Verizon can unilaterally alter the terms governing your wireless or internet service — including fees and privacy practices — and your continued use of service constitutes acceptance even if you did not actively review or agree to the changes.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This provision means Verizon can change pricing, data practices, or dispute resolution terms without requiring your explicit consent — continued service use is treated as acceptance regardless of whether you read the notice.

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Verizon reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes, but your continued use of our services after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Unilateral modification clauses are assessed under FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive acts), state consumer protection laws (California UCL Bus. & Prof. Code §17200, New York GBL §349), and contract law unconscionability doctrines. For telecommunications services, FCC regulations under 47 C.F.R. §64.2005 may require specific notice formats for material CPNI-related changes. The FTC holds primary federal enforcement authority.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has authority to challenge unilateral modification clauses as unfair or deceptive practices under Section 5 where consumers lack meaningful notice or ability to exit.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Verizon Terms of Service

Entity

Verizon

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 28, 2026

Last verified

April 28, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003763

Document ID

CA-D-00337

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.verizon.com/about/terms

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SHA-256

8647dcb045670d1600655c9366ac6a9e376d1c407b2cf5292a12867c2f298377

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Verizon | Document: Verizon Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003763
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:54:36 UTC | SHA-256: 8647dcb045670d16…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-terms-of-service/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Unilateral Right to Modify Terms