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[–] 17 points 2 years ago (4 children)

But do the terms you signed say they are allowed to change the terms at any time with notice?

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  • [–] 34 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    They can change the terms, but if you don't sign the new terms then you have never accepted the new terms.

    For some reason, companies think they can write anything into their terms and think it matters. It doesn't. Most contracts aren't worth the paper it's written on.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    The terms can say that your firstborn shall be sacrificed to an Eldritch Deity by accepting them, but that doesn't mean it's enforceable.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sure, but they also say you can use an old version if you prefer the old terms. Basically, that if they update the terms, it’ll only apply to the current/future versions.

    So just stop using the current version. Just use the old version which still has the old terms. You never agreed to the new terms, and under the terms you agreed to, you can continue to use the old terms.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    That poses an interesting question. If they can change the terms, and say that you agree to the changes by continuing to use their software, and they remove the clause allowing you to use the previous agreement, then can you use the previous agreement? It's a bit of a buried shovel problem. Have you agreed to not use a previous agreement by continuing to use the software, or can you stick to the old agreement that lets you use the old agreement?

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