What Adobe's terms say
Adobe's terms of service and privacy policy have 64 rated points: 0 serious, 15 bad, 35 worth knowing and 14 good. 40 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 24 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Adobe
Bad 13
Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
The service uses your personal data to employ targeted third-party advertising
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
"Depending on the app or website, this information may be associated with your device or browser or it may be associated with your Adobe account. It includes: [...] Webpage that led you to an Adobe website;"
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
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Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (Ireland, unless you live in North America)
Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
If you offer suggestions to the service, they become the owner of the ideas that you give them
This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information
You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
No guarantee is made regarding the correction of software errors
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
The service is only available in some countries approved by its government
You waive your right to a class action
Certain features may be throttled
Worth knowing 21
The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
This service collects your IP address, which can be used to view your approximate location
"We collect information about how you use our apps and websites, including when you use a desktop app feature that takes you online (such as a photo syncing feature). Depending on the app or website, this information may be associated with your device or browser or it may be associated with your Adobe account. It includes: IP address;"
Where it says this ↗Separate policies are employed for different parts of the service
You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents
This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third-party services
Harming minors in any ways is prohibited
You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
No guarantee is given regarding quality
The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
The terms for this service are translated into different languages
Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in either the State of California, U.S.A. for North America users, otherwise Ireland
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Good 6
Information is provided about security practices
The user is informed about security practices
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection (California, U.S.A., unless you live outside North America)
Your personal data will not be used for an automated decision-making
Your personal data will not be used for an automated decision-making (unless using the Adobe Stock Marketplace)
The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
This service is COPPA compliant
You can opt out of binding arbitration, but might have reduced time to do so
If you have a Adobe account
Bad 2
Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your content can be licensed to third parties
Worth knowing 14
If you are the target of a copyright claim, your content and/or your account may be removed
If you are the target of a copyright claim, your content may be removed
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users over 13 years old
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
The service suspends your account after inactivity for a certain or uncertain time
The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
Banned users are prohibited from creating a new account
You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Your private content may be accessed by people working for the service
You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Your account can be suspended for several reasons
Good 8
Two factor authentication is provided for your account
The service provides two factor authentification for your account
"We employ administrative, technical, and physical security controls where appropriate, such as encryption, 2-step verification,"
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from publishing any third party’s personally identifiable information without their consent
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
You are informed about the risk of publishing personal info online
You have the right to leave this service at any time
You have the right to leave this service at any time (fees may apply)
30 days of notice are given before closing your account
You maintain ownership of your content
Your account may be suspended and/or terminated for breaching the Terms of Service
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