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Changes to Terms with Continued Use as Acceptance

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What it is

Yelp can change its Terms at any time; if you keep using the Service after changes take effect, you are considered to have accepted those changes even if you did not actively review them.

This analysis describes what Yelp'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)

Acceptance of new terms through continued platform use rather than explicit re-consent means users may be bound by updated provisions, including changes to arbitration clauses or data practices, without realizing it.

Interpretive note: Whether continued use constitutes legally valid acceptance of material Terms changes, particularly for arbitration amendments, varies by jurisdiction and has been inconsistently resolved in US courts.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

added Jun 11, 2026

New explicit provision detailing the process for term modifications and notification requirements, expanding upon what was previously implicit in the unilateral modification right.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If Yelp updates its Terms (including the arbitration or content license provisions), your continued use of the app or website after the effective date counts as your agreement to those new terms, so monitoring for update notifications is important.

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 disagree with updated Terms, you must stop using the Service before the effective date of the changes and may close your account through Yelp's support portal at yelp-support.com.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may modify the Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be located here. You understand and agree that your access to or use of the Service is governed by the Terms effective at the time of your access to or use of the Service. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email, by posting notice on the Service, and/or by other method prior to the effective date of the changes. We will also indicate at the top of this page the date that changes were last made. You should revisit these Terms on a regular basis as revised versions will be binding on you. You understand and agree that your continued access to or use of the Service after the effective date of changes to the Terms represents your acceptance of such changes.

Excerpt from Yelp's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The implied consent model (continued use equals acceptance) is standard in US platform practice but has been scrutinized in EEA and UK jurisdictions, where GDPR and consumer protection law may require more affirmative, …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
Yelp Terms of Service
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007336
Document ID
CA-D-00239
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d53503a5204a575101a0b55b41cf0aaf446b9e8335df7c9a9038b9e64167ce4f
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:36 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007336
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:36:19 UTC
SHA-256: d53503a5204a5751…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-007336/changes-to-terms-with-continued-use-as-acceptance/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yelp's Changes to Terms with Continued Use as Acceptance clause do?

Acceptance of new terms through continued platform use rather than explicit re-consent means users may be bound by updated provisions, including changes to arbitration clauses or data practices, without realizing it.

How does this clause affect you?

If Yelp updates its Terms (including the arbitration or content license provisions), your continued use of the app or website after the effective date counts as your agreement to those new terms, so monitoring for update notifications is important.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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