What Patreon's terms say
Patreon's terms of service and privacy policy have 33 rated points: 0 serious, 7 bad, 17 worth knowing and 9 good. 22 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 11 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Patreon
Bad 4
You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels
The service uses social media cookies/pixels
Where it says this ↗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 ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 14
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 ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗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.
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 ↗You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
Users should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
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 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 ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the Terms is in California.
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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
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Where it says this ↗
Good 4
Information is provided about security practices
The user is informed about security practices
Where it says this ↗The cookies used by this service do not contain information that would personally identify you
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 ↗This service provides a list of third parties involved in its operation
This Service provides a list of Third Parties involved in its operation.
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Patreon account
Bad 3
A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account
This service keeps a license on user-generated content even after users close their accounts.
Full quote: "By posting creations on Patreon you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, publicly display or prepare derivative works of your creation. The purpose of this license is strictly limited to allow us to provide and promote memberships to your patrons. We will never try to steal your creations or use them in an exploitative way."
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
Additionally, Patreon reserves the right to suspend/sanction you for your off-site behaviour.
Where it says this ↗Your content can be licensed to third parties
This service can license user content to third parties
Full quote: "By posting creations on Patreon you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, publicly display or prepare derivative works of your creation. The purpose of this license is strictly limited to allow us to provide and promote memberships to your patrons. We will never try to steal your creations or use them in an exploitative way."
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 3
This service has a no refund policy with some exceptions
Where it says this ↗You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users 13 years old and over; pledges are only for users at least 18 years old or with parental permission
The Terms of Service state, "To register for an account you must be at least 13 years old. To give or receive pledges you must be at least 18 years old or have your parent’s permission. If you know a user is under the age of 13, please report them to us."
Where it says this ↗
Good 5
You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Full quote: "By posting creations on Patreon you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, publicly display or prepare derivative works of your creation. The purpose of this license is strictly limited to allow us to provide and promote memberships to your patrons. We will never try to steal your creations or use them in an exploitative way."
Where it says this ↗Copyright license limited for the purposes of that same service but transferable and sublicenseable
Full quote: "By posting creations on Patreon you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, publicly display or prepare derivative works of your creation. The purpose of this license is strictly limited to allow us to provide and promote memberships to your patrons. We will never try to steal your creations or use them in an exploitative way."
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
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Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Terms of Use ↗
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Cookie Policy ↗
- Community Guidelines ↗ account holders
- Security Policy ↗
- Copyright and Trademark ↗ account holders
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.