What Matrix.org's terms say
Matrix.org's terms of service and privacy policy have 38 rated points: 0 serious, 4 bad, 18 worth knowing and 16 good. 28 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 10 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Matrix.org
Bad 3
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 ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
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
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 14
You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Where it says this ↗Third parties are involved in operating the service
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
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 ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in England and Wales
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 ↗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
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
The service informs you that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites
Good 11
The terms for this service are easy to read
Where it says this ↗Archives of their agreements are provided so that changes can be viewed over time
Where it says this ↗The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
Where it says this ↗A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Information is provided about what kind of information they collect
Where it says this ↗Logs are deleted after a finite period of time
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about security practices
Where it says this ↗Your feedback is invited regarding changes to the terms
Your feedback is invited regarding changes to the terms.
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If you have a Matrix.org account
Bad 1
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 ↗
Worth knowing 4
This service is only available to users over a certain age
Where it says this ↗You cannot delete your contributions, but it makes sense for this service
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 ↗
Good 5
This service claims User-generated content is encrypted, and they can not decrypt it
Optionally, user-generated content can be encrypted, and this service cannot decrypt it
Where it says this ↗You maintain ownership of your content
Where it says this ↗You can retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗You can delete your content from this service
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Terms and Conditions ↗
- Matrix.org Homeserver Privacy Notice ↗
- Matrix Code of Conduct ↗ account holders
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.