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.
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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.
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.
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Twilio may update the terms of this Agreement from time to time. Twilio will provide you with written notice of any material updates at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the updated version of this Agreement is effective, unless such material updates result from changes in laws, regulations, ...
We may amend or update these Terms. We will provide you notice of material amendments to our Terms, as appropriate, and update the "Effective Date" at the top of our Terms. Your continued use of our Services confirms your acceptance of our Terms, as amended.
We may update these Terms at our discretion, including to reflect changes in our Services, for security or legal reasons, or to prevent abuse. We will provide notice of updates in accordance with applicable law. If you continue to access our Services after we provide such notice, then you agree to t...
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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 Yelp Terms of Service
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. US-based compliance teams should note that mere notice by email or posting may not constitute valid consent under evolving state consumer protection standards.
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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.
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.
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