What MyAnimeList's terms say

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• 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.

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• Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage

• Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user

• This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information

• You shall not interfere with another person's enjoyment of the service

• You may be tracked on other websites

• Your data is processed and stored in a country that is less friendly to user privacy protection

  Your data is processed and stored in a country that is less friendly to user privacy protection (U.S.A)

• The service disables software that you are not licensed to use

• The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection

  The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (Japan)

• The service is only available in some countries approved by its government

• If you offer suggestions to the service, they become the owner of the ideas that you give them

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• Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header

  This service ignores the Do Not Track (DNT) header and tracks users anyway even if they set this header.

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• Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service

  Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use the service

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• Third parties are involved in operating the service

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• There is a date of the last update of the agreements

• Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder

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• Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed

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• The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes

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

• This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially

• You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems

• You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes

• This service cannot be held responsible for disputes that you may have with other users

• You are responsible for any risks, damages, or losses that may incur by downloading materials

• Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim

• This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites

• This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services

• This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third-party services

• The court of law governing the terms is in location X

  The court of law governing the terms is in Japan

• Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination

• The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk

• This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements

• No guarantee is given regarding quality

• No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided

• Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision

• Other rules, terms, conditions and/or guidelines may apply

• You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

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• Information is provided about how your personal data is used

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• No need to register

• A free help desk is provided

Serious 2

• Private messages can be read

• Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice

Bad 4

• Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason

• Your content can be licensed to third parties

• You have no ownership over your content

• A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account

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• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account

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• You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security

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• Minors must have the authorization of their legal guardians to use the service

• This service is only available to users over a certain age

• You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis

• Prices and fees may be changed at any time, but you will be notified beforehand

• This service has a no refund policy with some exceptions

• You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties

• The service can intervene in user disputes

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

• You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages

• Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms

• Your content can be distributed through any media known now or in the future

• If you are the target of a copyright claim, your content and/or your account may be removed

• The service suspends your account after inactivity for a certain or uncertain time

• You must keep your information up to date and accurate

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• Your account may be suspended and/or terminated for breaching the Terms of Service

• The service has non-exclusive use of your content

• If you are the target of a copyright holder's take down notice, this service gives you the opportunity to defend yourself

• You have the right to leave this service at any time

• You can choose with whom you share content