What Goodreads's terms say
Goodreads's terms of service and privacy policy have 34 rated points: 2 serious, 9 bad, 20 worth knowing and 3 good. 22 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 12 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Goodreads
Bad 7
Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to the user
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
This service forces users into binding arbitration in the case of disputes
Where it says this ↗You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels
The service uses social media cookies/pixels
"Approved third parties may also set cookies when you interact with our services. Third parties include search engines, providers of measurement and analytics services, social media networks, and advertising companies."
Where it says this ↗Your profile is combined across various products
Information collected from Goodreads is combined with your Amazon account without your permission.
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Tracking via third-party cookies for purposes including advertising
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
This service uses third-party cookies for statistics
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 13
This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
The service informs users that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites
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
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 ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
Where it says this ↗This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially
This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.
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 ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim
Provides instructions on how to submit a copyright claim
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 does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet the users' expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗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
Created by Docbot version v3
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
Created by Docbot version v3
Where it says this ↗
Good 2
No need to register
Where it says this ↗Archives of their agreements are provided so that changes can be viewed over time
This service provides archives of their terms of service so that changes can be viewed over time
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Goodreads account
Serious 2
This service holds onto content that you've deleted
Where it says this ↗Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
The service can delete specific content without reason and may do it without prior notice
Where it says this ↗
Bad 2
Your content can be licensed to third parties
This service can license user content to third parties
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
The service can delete your account without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 7
The service can intervene in user disputes
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 ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
This service prohibits users sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users of a certain age
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
Created by Docbot version v3
Where it says this ↗
Good 1
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗
The documents
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.