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What FC2's terms say

D privacy grade · fc2.com · Social & messaging

FC2's terms of service and privacy policy have 15 rated points: 1 serious, 3 bad, 10 worth knowing and 1 good. 11 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 4 only once you have an account.

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Signed in or not

Whenever you use FC2

Bad 3

  • You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes

  • Users can be fined for Terms of Service violations

  • Certain features may be throttled

Worth knowing 7

  • Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation

    Where it says this ↗
  • Harming minors in any ways is prohibited

    "FC2 expressly prohibits the following conduct, or any corresponding conduct as determined by FC2, on Our Services. [...]"

  • The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs

  • The service can stop being provided at any time

  • You agree to comply with the law of the service's country

    "FC2 expressly prohibits the following conduct, or any corresponding conduct as determined by FC2, on Our Services. [...]"

  • You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes

    "FC2 expressly prohibits the following conduct, or any corresponding conduct as determined by FC2, on Our Services. [...]"

Good 1

  • The service claims that third parties it shares your personal information with are bound by confidentiality obligations

    Third parties used by the service are bound by confidentiality obligations

    Where it says this ↗
With an account

If you have a FC2 account

Serious 1

  • Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason

Worth knowing 3

  • Alternative accounts are not allowed

    "FC2 expressly prohibits the following conduct, or any corresponding conduct as determined by FC2, on Our Services. [...]"

  • You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties

  • You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content

    "FC2 expressly prohibits the following conduct, or any corresponding conduct as determined by FC2, on Our Services. [...]"

The documents

Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.