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Unilateral Right to Modify Terms

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Document Record

What it is

Webull can change the Terms of Service at any time, and simply by continuing to use the platform after changes are posted, you are considered to have agreed to the new terms.

This analysis describes what Webull'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 means users could be bound by new terms, including new fees, new data practices, or new arbitration terms, without receiving a direct notification, simply by continuing to log into the app.

Interpretive note: Whether updating a webpage date constitutes sufficient notice for material term changes, particularly to arbitration or account terms, may depend on jurisdiction and applicable regulatory requirements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jun 19, 2026

The provision now explicitly specifies the method of notification (updating the date at the top of Terms) and explicitly states users waive the right to receive specific notice of changes.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who do not regularly review the Terms of Service page could be bound by materially different terms, including changes to arbitration requirements, data sharing practices, or fee structures, without ever receiving a direct notification via email or in-app alert.

How other platforms handle this

Dropbox Medium

We may revise these Terms from time to time, and will always post the most current version on our website. If a revision meaningfully reduces your rights, we will notify you (by, for example, sending a message to the email address associated with your account, posting on our blog or on this page). B...

TransUnion Medium

TransUnion reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of changes to these Terms of Use will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

Unity 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 Services or updating the 'Last Updated' date at the beginning of these Terms. Your continued use o...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Webull reserves the right to update and revise these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any such changes by updating the date at the top of the Terms, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of the then-current Terms.

— Excerpt from Webull's Webull Customer Agreement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages general contract law principles regarding consent and notice, as well as FINRA and SEC requirements for customer disclosure of material changes to account terms and agreements. FINRA rules may require member firms to provide customers with adequate notice of material changes to account agreements, which may be more demanding than simply updating a webpage date. The FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices is relevant if material changes are implemented without meaningful notice to affected consumers. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Unilateral modification clauses are standard in consumer-facing technology agreements, but in a broker-dealer context, regulatory disclosure obligations may impose higher notice standards than the agreement provides. The waiver of specific notice is particularly noteworthy given that changes could affect arbitration rights or account terms. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Several US courts have found that unilateral modification clauses with only constructive notice (updating a webpage) are enforceable, but courts in some jurisdictions have required affirmative acknowledgment for material changes, particularly those affecting dispute resolution rights. California courts have scrutinized modification clauses in consumer contracts for procedural unconscionability. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Institutional clients and API partners should note that their contractual relationship with Webull may be subject to unilateral modification and should establish a process for monitoring the effective date of the Terms of Service to detect changes. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal and compliance teams should assess whether Webull's update notification practice (updating a date at the top of the Terms) satisfies FINRA and SEC customer disclosure standards for material changes to account agreements. A review of Webull's change notification history and internal processes for determining what constitutes a material change is advisable.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices, relevant where material changes to consumer financial terms are implemented without meaningful direct notice.
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Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Webull Customer Agreement
Entity
Webull
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010017
Document ID
CA-D-00056
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0b5f116326f613645ce3d60c1e3292ef9ad50bb9fff59bdc3b80a866c73612e2
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 01:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Webull
Document: Webull Customer Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-010017
Captured: 2026-05-11 01:12:27 UTC
SHA-256: 0b5f116326f61364…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/webull/webull-customer-agreement/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Webull's Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clause do?

This means users could be bound by new terms, including new fees, new data practices, or new arbitration terms, without receiving a direct notification, simply by continuing to log into the app.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who do not regularly review the Terms of Service page could be bound by materially different terms, including changes to arbitration requirements, data sharing practices, or fee structures, without ever receiving a direct notification via email or in-app alert.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 24 platforms. See the full comparison.

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