What MEGA's terms say
MEGA's terms of service and privacy policy have 49 rated points: 0 serious, 12 bad, 24 worth knowing and 13 good. 31 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 18 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use MEGA
Bad 11
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 shall not interfere with another person's enjoyment of the service
Users shall not interfere with another person's enjoyment of the service
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
This service may keep personal data after a request for erasure for business interests or legal obligations
Where it says this ↗A secure, anonymized record of your data may be kept for analytical purposes after the data retention period ends
The service may keep a secure, anonymized record of users' data for analytical purposes even after the data retention period
Where it says this ↗This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗Many third parties are involved in operating the service
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
The service may use web beacons and device fingerprinting on users.
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you
This service reserves the right to disclose your personal information without notifying you
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Tracking via third-party cookies for advertising
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 15
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
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
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 ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
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 ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
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 ↗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
Full quote: "TO AVOID DOUBT, ALL IMPLIED CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED AS MUCH AS IS PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, SAFETY, RELIABILITY, DURABILITY, TITLE AND 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 ↗You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
You are solely responsible for claims made against the service and agree to indemnify the service.
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in New Zealand
Where it says this ↗Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use 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 ↗You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
This service prohibits users from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
Where it says this ↗
Good 5
Information is provided about security practices
The user is informed about security practices
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
Your personal data is not sold
Where it says this ↗Features of the service are available under a free software and/or open source license
Features of the website are made available under a free software license
Where it says this ↗When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance
When the service wants to change its terms, users are notified a week or more in advance.
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗
If you have a MEGA account
Bad 1
Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 9
You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Where it says this ↗This service has a no refund policy with some exceptions
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 cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
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 ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Prohibits the posting of pornographic content
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 ↗Your account can be suspended for several reasons
The service can suspend your account for several reasons
Where it says this ↗
Good 8
This service claims User-generated content is encrypted, and they can not decrypt it
User-generated content is 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
This service allows you to retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗Your account may be suspended and/or terminated for breaching the Terms of Service
User accounts can be terminated after having been in breach of the terms of service repeatedly
Where it says this ↗Copyright license limited for the purposes of that same service but transferable and sublicenseable
Copyright license limited for the purposes of that same service
Where it says this ↗If you are the target of a copyright holder's take down notice, this service gives you the opportunity to defend yourself
Where it says this ↗
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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.