Is Gfycat's Terms of Service safe?

Top concerning points

1. 1.

   Private messages can be read

   blocker

   High

   The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data.

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2. 2.

   This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates

   bad

   High

   Unless the service relies on Geo Location, this case is to be assigned to points that don't need your GPS coordinates to function properly.

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3. 3.

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

   bad

   High

   Users are asked not to interfere with another person't enjoyment in using the service. However, this statement is very vague and open to interpretation by the service itself.

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4. 4.

   This service can license user content to third parties

   bad

   High

   By posting content through the Services, users grant them a transferable and/or sublicensable right, which allows user content to be licensed to third parties.

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5. 5.

   Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user or $100

   bad

   High

   Generated through the annotate view

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6. 6.

   You waive your right to a class action.

   bad

   High

   The right to be represented in a class action (or representative action) exists in the US and some European countries. It allows people who have been similarly injured by the same accused to take legal action by a single lawsuit instead of individually. Some Terms of Service try to limit that right. By agreeing to them, you could waive (= renounce to) your right to a class action, which might reduce your chances to be successful in a case.

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7. 7.

   This service tracks which web page referred you to it

   bad

   High

   The service logs the URL of the last web page you visited before and/or after visiting the Site and may use that information to gather more data about you.

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8. 8.

   This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes

   bad

   High

   The service may use your personal data for marketing, such as sending you personalised offerings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gfycat's ToS;DR privacy grade?

ToS;DR rates Gfycat as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.

Is Gfycat's Terms of Service safe?

ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.

What is a top concern in Gfycat's terms?

Private messages can be read — The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).

Where can I read Gfycat's official terms?

ToS;DR tracks "Terms of Service" at https://gfycat.com/terms. Always prefer the official document over summaries.