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YouTube can alter the rules governing your content and account at any time, and continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Users have no power to negotiate terms and cannot continue using YouTube under prior terms if YouTube makes changes — their only recourse is to leave the platform entirely.
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"If we materially change this Agreement, we'll provide you with reasonable advance notice and the opportunity to review the changes, except (1) when we launch a new product or feature, or (2) in urgent situations, such as preventing ongoing abuse or responding to legal requirements. If you don't agree to the new terms, you should remove any Content you uploaded and stop using the Service.— Excerpt from YouTube Ads's YouTube Terms of Service
The unilateral amendment clause with a 'use-equals-consent' structure may conflict with EU contract law requirements for explicit consent to material contract modifications. Institutional compliance teams should monitor for material changes that could affect their contractual obligations.
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YouTube can alter the rules governing your content and account at any time, and continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Users have no power to negotiate terms and cannot continue using YouTube under prior terms if YouTube makes changes — their only recourse is to leave the platform entirely.
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