From: "Rodriguez, Michael" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:22:58 +0000 A world of no. Several vendors have tried to pull a similar clause with me, but frankly, it is a dealbreaker. We cannot agree to sign a contract only for the other party to reserve the right to modify the contract unilaterally at any time. The point of a contract is to establish predictability + shared understanding of mutual performance obligations. An executed contract should not be modified except by a signed instrument, and in all cases the institutional contract should supersede any terms of service posted online, whether those terms are intended for authorized users or for the subscribing institution. MIT Press has a similar standard clause, but at least that publisher specifies 30 days' notice in the event of changes, and a pro-rata refund if the institution deems such changes unacceptable. This is the minimum for which you should negotiate. I am working to persuade MIT to strike this clause altogether. Regards, Michael Rodriguez Licensing/Acquisitions Librarian University of Connecticut 369 Fairfield Way U-1005B | Storrs, CT 06269 [log in to unmask] | 860-486-9325