What Crunchyroll's terms say
Crunchyroll's terms of service and privacy policy have 54 rated points: 1 serious, 16 bad, 30 worth knowing and 7 good. 31 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 23 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Crunchyroll
Bad 12
Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
Full quote: 'Ellation reserves the right in its sole discretion, at any time, to modify, discontinue or terminate the Site or Services or to modify or terminate these Terms of Use without advance notice.'
Where it says this ↗Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage
Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent merely from your usage.
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they become the owner of the ideas that you give them
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
The service collects identfication data (name and surname, date of birth, gender, postal address, password), contact information (email, phone number), electronic records, UCG, usage information and device identifiers.
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to $50
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is made regarding the correction of software errors
The service does not guarantee that software errors will be corrected
Full quote: 'IN ADDITION, ELLATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SITE, SERVICES, Crunchyroll CONTENT OR ANY OTHER CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.'
Where it says this ↗This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates
Where it says this ↗Your personal information is used for many different purposes
The privacy policy states: 'We use the categories of Personal Data outlined above for the following purposes: (1) To fulfil a contract, or take steps linked to a contract; [...] (2) Where this is necessary for purposes which are in our, or third parties’, legitimate interests. [...] (3) Where you give us consent: [...] (4) For purposes which are required by law:'
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions
Third party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions
Opt-out instructions are also mentioned elsewhere on section 4. Although you may not be able to opt-out from tracking on console and mobile apps ('Depending on which device you are using, you may be able to opt out or remove these cookies from the device' at 'PlayStation, Apple iOS, Android Devices, and Other Connected Devices'). Section 4 mentions also that tracking technologies may be used by third parties.
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes (unless you opt out)
You can opt out from being forced into binding arbitration, though: 'YOU MAY OPT-OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. If you do so, neither you nor Ellation can force the other to arbitrate. To opt-out, you must notify Ellation in writing no later than thirty (30) days after first becoming subject to this arbitration agreement. Your notice must include your name and address, and the email address you used to set up your Crunchyroll account (if you have one), and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt-out of this arbitration agreement. You must send your opt-out notice to one of the following physical or email addresses: Ellation, LLC., ATTN: Arbitration Opt-out, 444 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108; [email protected].'
Where it says this ↗You waive your right to a class action
You waive your right to a class action (unless you opt out)
You can opt out from being waived from the right to a class action, though: 'YOU MAY OPT-OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. If you do so, neither you nor Ellation can force the other to arbitrate. To opt-out, you must notify Ellation in writing no later than thirty (30) days after first becoming subject to this arbitration agreement. Your notice must include your name and address, and the email address you used to set up your Crunchyroll account (if you have one), and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt-out of this arbitration agreement. You must send your opt-out notice to one of the following physical or email addresses: Ellation, LLC., ATTN: Arbitration Opt-out, 444 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108; [email protected].'
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 18
No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
Full quote: 'Ellation reserves the right in its sole discretion, at any time, to modify, discontinue or terminate the Site or Services or to modify or terminate these Terms of Use without advance notice.'
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
Full quote: 'Any suspension, termination or cancellation will not affect your obligations to Ellation under these Terms of Use (including, without limitation, proprietary rights and ownership, indemnification and limitation of liability), which by their sense and context are intended to survive such suspension, termination or cancellation.'
Where it says this ↗This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Where it says this ↗No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
Full quote: 'IN ADDITION, ELLATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SITE, SERVICES, Crunchyroll CONTENT OR ANY OTHER CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.'
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in the State of California
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is given regarding quality
Full quote: 'ELLATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SITE, SERVICES, Crunchyroll CONTENT AND ANY OTHER CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.'
Where it says this ↗The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Where it says this ↗This service cannot be held responsible for disputes that you may have with other users
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
There is a date of the last update of the Terms of Service
Where it says this ↗Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
When interactions are initiated between the Content and certain Third-Party Services
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites
Full quote: 'The Site or Services may provide links to websites other than Crunchyroll.com. Such links are provided for reference only, and Ellation neither controls such websites nor endorses any of the material on any such websites or any association with their operators. Ellation is not responsible for the activities or such sites, and has no liability to you for any harms, injuries or losses you might suffer as a result of using or accessing such websites.'
Where it says this ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Attempt to access, search or meta-search the Site with any engine, software, tool, agent, device or mechanism other than software and/or search agents provided by Ellation or other generally available third party web browsers (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Opera), including without limitation any software that sends queries to the Site to determine how a website or web page ranks;'
Where it says this ↗
Good 1
You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data in applicable jurisdictions
Full quote: 'Where required by applicable law, you may have the right to obtain confirmation that we maintain certain Personal Data relating to you, to verify its content, origin, and accuracy, as well as the right to access, review, port, delete, or to block or withdraw consent to the processing of certain Personal Data (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal).'
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Crunchyroll account
Serious 1
Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
Where it says this ↗
Bad 4
Your content can be licensed to third parties
Full quote: 'However, by uploading, posting, submitting or otherwise transmitting any User Submissions on or to the Site or Services, you hereby grant to Ellation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, perpetual and irrevocable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, perform and transmit your User Submissions in connection with the Services and Ellation's (and its successors) business including, without limitation, for promotion and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof), in any media formats and through any media channels.'
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your account can be deleted without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗Your provided identifiable information is actively checked by the service
Where it says this ↗A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account
Full quote: 'However, by uploading, posting, submitting or otherwise transmitting any User Submissions on or to the Site or Services, you hereby grant to Ellation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, perpetual and irrevocable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, perform and transmit your User Submissions in connection with the Services and Ellation's (and its successors) business including, without limitation, for promotion and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof), in any media formats and through any media channels.'
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 12
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
Where it says this ↗This service has a no refund policy with some exceptions
Where it says this ↗You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
When you become a member and add a payment method, you authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Where it says this ↗Your content can be distributed through any media known now or in the future
Full quote: 'However, by uploading, posting, submitting or otherwise transmitting any User Submissions on or to the Site or Services, you hereby grant to Ellation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, perpetual and irrevocable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, perform and transmit your User Submissions in connection with the Services and Ellation's (and its successors) business including, without limitation, for promotion and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof), in any media formats and through any media channels.'
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit any User Submissions that [...] contains any pornography, erotica,'
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit any User Submissions that are [...] inciting of unlawful action, defamatory, libelous, vulgar or violent or constitutes hate speech'
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit any User Submissions that contain software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to [...] (ii) interfere with the access of any user, host or network, including without limitation sending a virus, overloading, flooding, spamming or mail-bombing the Site;
Where it says this ↗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 agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit any User Submissions that are unlawful, obscene, harmful, threatening, harassing, defamatory or hateful or that contains objects or symbols of hate,'
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
The user must be 16 years of age or older to become a Crunchyroll Member
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
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Where it says this ↗
Good 6
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Full quote: 'However, by uploading, posting, submitting or otherwise transmitting any User Submissions on or to the Site or Services, you hereby grant to Ellation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, perpetual and irrevocable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, perform and transmit your User Submissions in connection with the Services and Ellation's (and its successors) business including, without limitation, for promotion and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof), in any media formats and through any media channels.'
Where it says this ↗You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗You aren’t allowed to publicly post private messages
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit: [...] (iii) any User Submissions that [...] violates the privacy rights of any third party'
Where it says this ↗You maintain ownership of your content
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from publishing any third party’s personally identifiable information without their consent
The publishing of personally identifiable information without the owner’s consent is not allowed
'In addition, without limitation, you agree that you will not do any of the following while using or accessing the Site or Services: [...] Upload, post, submit or otherwise transmit: [...] (ii) any User Submissions for which you do not have the consent or permission of each identifiable person in the User Submissions to use the name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness of each such person (to the extent each is implicated by the User Submission) and such consent or permission is necessary;'
Where it says this ↗
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