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The provision establishes a unilateral modification mechanism that allows the service provider to alter contractual terms and service scope without prior consent, with acceptance occurring through continued use rather than affirmative agreement. This operational structure means the terms governing the user-service relationship remain subject to change throughout the duration of service access.
Previous version had empty excerpt; current version now explicitly requires consent through continued use, provides exit options (stop using/close account), includes guidance for parents/guardians, and extends modification rights to feature removal and service termination.
View full change record →Consumers may find the terms governing their subscriptions or services changed materially, potentially affecting features they rely on or the cost and availability of services like Xbox Game Pass.
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The provision establishes a unilateral modification mechanism that allows the service provider to alter contractual terms and service scope without prior consent, with acceptance occurring through continued use rather than affirmative agreement. This operational structure means the terms governing the user-service relationship remain subject to change throughout the duration of service access.
Consumers may find the terms governing their subscriptions or services changed materially, potentially affecting features they rely on or the cost and availability of services like Xbox Game Pass.
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