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Unilateral Right to Modify Terms

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What it is

Yelp can change these Terms at any time, and your continued use of Yelp after the changes take effect means you automatically agree to the new Terms.

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)

This clause establishes Yelp's unilateral authority to alter contractual terms without requiring advance user consent or opt-in. It establishes that the governing terms are the versions in effect at each moment of service access rather than the version accepted at initial signup.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1366 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jun 11, 2026

This general provision was removed but its substance was replaced by more detailed 'Changes to Terms with Continued Use as Acceptance' provision that provides more specific modification procedures.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Material changes to your rights and obligations can take effect without your explicit consent, relying instead on passive acceptance through continued use of the platform.

How other platforms handle this

Amazon Medium

We reserve the right to make changes to our site, policies, Service Terms, and these Conditions of Use at any time.

DeepL Medium

DeepL may from time to time change the Services and their range of functions if DeepL has a valid legitimate reason to do so.

Tinder Medium

These terms may change from time to time. Notice of material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date...however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes.

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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.

Excerpt from Yelp's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Unilateral modification clauses may conflict with EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms and UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 requirements for EEA and UK users.

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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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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Terms of Service
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001264
Document ID
CA-D-00239
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ece3ab9e12b238a33db723f2dc3d9b488265cd68e7dd92f0a0bb85083ee29bc1
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001264
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:02:27 UTC
SHA-256: ece3ab9e12b238a3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-001264/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
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 Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clause do?

This clause establishes Yelp's unilateral authority to alter contractual terms without requiring advance user consent or opt-in. It establishes that the governing terms are the versions in effect at each moment of service access rather than the version accepted at initial signup.

How does this clause affect you?

Material changes to your rights and obligations can take effect without your explicit consent, relying instead on passive acceptance through continued use of the platform.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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