Glossary · Company discretion

Unilateral amendment

In plain English: the company can rewrite the terms later. Keeping the account open—or sometimes just using the product—often counts as saying yes to the new version.

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Why it matters

The deal you agreed to today may not be the deal that applies after a “we updated our terms” email. Your practical choice is often accept the change or leave.

What to look for

“We may update these terms,” “at our sole discretion,” “continued use constitutes acceptance,” or notice only via an in-product banner. Check whether material changes require fresh consent.

Signals

Phrases to watch for

Language that often marks this clause in privacy policies and terms.

we may update these terms
at our sole discretion
continued use constitutes acceptance

Library

Examples from published reviews

Dynalist Inc. · Obsidian · Terms of service

Company can terminate or restrict access without notice and without liability

In its sole discretion, in addition to any other rights or remedies available to the Company and without any liability whatsoever, at any time and without notice may terminate or restrict your access to any component of obsidian.md.

Alo Moves, Inc. / Alo Yoga · Alo Moves · Terms of service

Company can terminate site access without notice or penalty

The company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without notice to you, to terminate, change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Site, and will not be liable to you or to any third party for doing so. They may also restrict your access to part, or all, of the Site without notice or penalty.

Scribd, Inc. · Everand / Scribd · Privacy policy

Unilateral Account Termination Without Notice or Refund

The company may terminate a user's account and remove their content at any time, with or without notice, and will not be liable for such termination.

500px Inc. · 500px · Terms of service

Service modifications and discontinuation without prior notice or refund

500px may modify, suspend, or discontinue the services provided to Premium Account holders at any time at its sole discretion and without prior notice or providing any refund for any fees paid for Premium Accounts.

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