What Rakuten's terms say
Rakuten's terms of service and privacy policy have 47 rated points: 1 serious, 12 bad, 28 worth knowing and 6 good. 35 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 12 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Rakuten
Serious 1
Your browsing history can be viewed by the service
Your browsing history can be viewed by the service's browser extension
Where it says this ↗
Bad 11
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 ↗This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information
Where it says this ↗The service is only available in some countries approved by its government
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 ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold unless you opt out
Your Personal data may be sold unless you opt out
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 19
Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
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 ↗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 ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your 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
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 ↗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 ↗No guarantee is given regarding quality
Where it says this ↗Other rules, terms, conditions and/or guidelines may apply
Other applicable rules, terms, conditions or guidelines
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, U.S.A.
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
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 ↗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 gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header
Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header.
Where it says this ↗The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes
Where it says this ↗
Good 4
Information is provided about how your personal data is used
Where it says this ↗You aren’t forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
You aren’t forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes, but only if you opt out
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they may use that without your approval or compensation, but they do not become the owner
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be CCPA compliant for California users
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Rakuten 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 9
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
Where it says this ↗Alternative accounts are not allowed
Where it says this ↗You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Where it says this ↗The service suspends your account after inactivity for a certain or uncertain time
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 ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
Where it says this ↗
Good 2
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 ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Terms of Service ↗
- What Data Rakuten Collects and Why ↗
- Exclusions & Limitations ↗
- Credit Card Exclusions and Limitations ↗
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.