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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

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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.

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

Twilio Medium

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, ...

WhatsApp Medium

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.

Stability AI Medium

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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▸ 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 Yelp Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & 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. 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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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/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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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 23 platforms. See the full comparison.

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