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Terms Modification and Retroactivity

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What it is

The terms authorize X to revise the terms at any time, with changes stated to be non-retroactive; material revisions will be communicated by service notification or email, with continued use constituting acceptance. For EU/UK users, X commits to providing 30 days advance notice of material changes affecting party rights or obligations, except for changes addressing new functions or legal requirements.

This analysis describes what X'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)

The non-EU version commits only to reasonable efforts to notify users of material revisions, without specifying a minimum advance notice period, while the EU/UK version commits to 30 days advance notice for material changes affecting rights or obligations. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised terms under both versions.

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 revised terms, deactivate your account before the effective date of the changes via the account deactivation page.

If You Do Nothing

Continued use of X after revised terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms as stated

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We may revise these Terms from time to time. The changes will not be retroactive, and the most current version of the Terms, which will always be at https://x.com/tos, will govern our relationship with you. We will try to notify you of material revisions, for example via a service notification or an email to the email associated with your account. By continuing to access or use the Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

Excerpt from X's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The DSA imposes obligations on very large online platforms to provide advance notice of changes to terms of service to users, and the EU/UK version's 30-day notice commitment reflects this obligation.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
X Terms of Service
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
Sept. 8, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00029009
Document ID
CA-D-00029
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
436b3f9c4cdebe0406beb518cf02d7e97323b5f95cd1df78627d8891102b7279
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 22:56 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-00029009
Captured: 2026-05-07 22:56:42 UTC
SHA-256: 436b3f9c4cdebe04…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-terms-of-service/terms-modification-and-retroactivity/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does X's Terms Modification and Retroactivity clause do?

The non-EU version commits only to reasonable efforts to notify users of material revisions, without specifying a minimum advance notice period, while the EU/UK version commits to 30 days advance notice for material changes affecting rights or obligations. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised terms under both versions.

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