When providers change things.
WHAT PROVIDERS DO
Change interfaces Change features Deprecate and remove services Change pricing Change terms
WHAT THAT MEANS
Your arrangements can change without you deciding anything.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Deprecation notices Pricing change announcements Terms updates
WHERE THOSE ARRIVE
By email, to the account address.
THAT ADDRESS MUST BE READ
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A DEPRECATION
Establish the timeline Establish the replacement Plan the change before the deadline
WHAT NOT TO DO
Ignore it until the service stops
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A PRICING CHANGE
Recalculate your cost Reassess whether the service still suits
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A TERMS CHANGE
Read what changed, particularly regarding data.
WHAT TO REVIEW ANNUALLY
Whether each service still suits, at its current price and terms.
WHAT TO MAINTAIN
The ability to leave.