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Zoom may modify, delete, or add to the agreement at any time by posting changes online; continued use of the services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The agreement also states that changes do not create a renewed opt-out opportunity for the arbitration clause.
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This provision authorizes Zoom to modify the agreement unilaterally, with acceptance inferred from continued service use after the posted effective date. The specific statement that changes do not create a renewed arbitration opt-out opportunity is operationally significant for users who agreed to arbitration at initial signup.
This new provision formalizes Zoom's unilateral right to modify the agreement without prior notice, requiring users to actively monitor for changes rather than receiving explicit notification.
View full change record →The agreement permits Zoom to modify its terms by posting changes online, with continued service use after the effective date treated as acceptance. The provision states that users are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Service and that changes do not create a renewed arbitration opt-out window.
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"Zoom may make modifications, deletions, and additions to this Agreement ("Changes") from time to time in accordance with this Section 15.1. Changes to these Terms of Service will be posted here or in our Service Description located here, which you should regularly check for the most recent version and also save the most up to date version in your files. When Changes are made, Zoom will indicate the effective date of the Changes at the top of the Terms of Service located here or in our Service Description located here. Changes to this Agreement do not create a renewed opportunity to opt out of arbitration (if applicable). If you continue to use the Services after the effective date of the Changes, then you agree to the revised terms and conditions.Excerpt from Zoom's Terms of Service
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Unilateral modification clauses may be subject to unfair contract terms review under EU Directive 93/13/EEC and UK consumer protection law. In jurisdictions where affirmative consent to material changes is required by law, continued use as deemed acceptance may be legally insufficient. The FTC has examined whether browsewrap or continued-use acceptance mechanisms adequately disclose material changes. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The obligation on users to regularly monitor the Terms of Service page for changes, combined with the statement that changes do not create renewed arbitration opt-out opportunities, creates ongoing monitoring obligations for compliance teams. Section 15.2 extends this to all referenced guides, policies, and notices, which may be modified with or without notice. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK consumer protection law may require more affirmative notification and consent mechanisms for material changes. California and other US states may impose disclosure requirements for certain types of changes. Organizations should assess whether applicable law in their jurisdiction requires affirmative consent for changes affecting dispute resolution or financial terms. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise compliance teams should implement monitoring processes for Zoom Terms of Service and referenced policy pages. The agreement states in Section 15.2 that policies and notices may be modified with or without notice, which requires proactive monitoring beyond the core Terms of Service page. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should establish a policy monitoring workflow covering the Zoom Terms of Service, Services Description, Acceptable Use Guidelines, Privacy Statement, and all other incorporated documents. Any material changes to incorporated policies should trigger a compliance review against the organization's data governance, contractual, and regulatory obligations.
This provision authorizes Zoom to modify the agreement unilaterally, with acceptance inferred from continued service use after the posted effective date. The specific statement that changes do not create a renewed arbitration opt-out opportunity is operationally significant for users who agreed to arbitration at initial signup.
The agreement permits Zoom to modify its terms by posting changes online, with continued service use after the effective date treated as acceptance. The provision states that users are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Service and that changes do not create a renewed arbitration opt-out window.
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