Medium — understand what you are agreeing to

They can change the terms on their own

What this clause does

The agency can alter the agreement without your agreement.

Why it hurts you

Every other protection in the contract becomes provisional. What you agreed to is not what you are bound by.

What a fair version looks like

Amendments require both signatures.

Wording you can send back

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

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How to spot it

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may amendsole discretionmodify these termsat any timewithout notice

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