id: 640
uid: 3haKn
insdate: 2026-03-09 07:05:05
title: US Court of Appeals: TOS may be updated by email, use may imply consent [pdf]
additional: 🚨 Court Ruling Alert: The US Court of Appeals has made a significant decision, stating that Terms of Service (TOS) can be updated via email and that continued use may imply consent, effectively changing the way companies can modify their user agreements. This technology, in the form of digital agreements, holds immense practical value as it allows businesses to efficiently update their terms without requiring explicit user confirmation, streamlining the process and reducing potential liabilities. By simplifying the update process, companies can better adapt to evolving regulations and user needs.
category: Hacker News
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47305461
source_url: https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/memoranda/2026/03/03/25-403.pdf
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author_name: dryadin
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