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Unilateral Right to Modify Terms

Medium severity Uncommon · 25 of 343 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the procedural mechanism by which the service provider retains authority to alter contractual obligations. The carve-outs for new product launches and urgent situations create categories where advance notice requirements do not apply, affecting the predictability of contractual terms.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 18, 2026
First Seen
Apr 18, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 646 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that may be modified by the service provider through advance notice (except in specified circumstances), and the agreement specifies that users may remove content and discontinue service use if they do not accept modified terms. Continued use of the service following modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

How other platforms handle this

Lyft Medium

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). Your ...

Kajabi Medium

"Content" means anything you or your Customers create or make available through the Service in connection with your Account, including your intellectual property (e.g. trademarks, trade names, service marks, and copyrighted works); the products or services you offer (e.g., courses, coaching, members...

ConvertKit Medium

By posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Content you grant Kit, its affiliated companies and necessary sublicensees permission to use your Content in connection with the operation of their Internet businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, trans...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may change this Agreement, for example (1) to reflect changes to our Service or how we do business - for example, when we add new products or features or remove old ones, (2) for legal, regulatory, or security reasons or (3) to prevent abuse or harm. 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
YouTube Terms of Service
Entity
YouTube Ads
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002752
Document ID
CA-D-00069
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
29a35f30aec4fcdd01e0e440c99cf919acfeef49e92424061d5b45ab92271a6b
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 06:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: YouTube Ads
Document: YouTube Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-002752
Captured: 2026-05-21 06:32:48 UTC
SHA-256: 29a35f30aec4fcdd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/youtube-ads/youtube-terms-of-service/unilateral-right-to-modify-terms/
Accessed: July 4, 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 YouTube Ads's Unilateral Right to Modify Terms clause do?

This clause establishes the procedural mechanism by which the service provider retains authority to alter contractual obligations. The carve-outs for new product launches and urgent situations create categories where advance notice requirements do not apply, affecting the predictability of contractual terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that may be modified by the service provider through advance notice (except in specified circumstances), and the agreement specifies that users may remove content and discontinue service use if they do not accept modified terms. Continued use of the service following modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 25 platforms. See the full comparison.

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