User Friendliness
6
/ 10
Fair
Key Concerns
5
Mandatory arbitration and class-action waiver limit legal recourse.
Automatic subscription renewals and non-refundable payments.
Zoom can unilaterally change terms, with continued use implying acceptance.
Broad company rights to suspend or terminate services without notice for certain violations.
User is solely responsible for content compliance with all laws.
Policy Analysis
Word Count
8,224
Sections Found
13
Privacy Contact
privacy@zoom.us
Plain Language Summary

These Zoom Terms of Service govern user access and use of Zoom's services and software. Key provisions include mandatory arbitration and a waiver of class-action claims, automatic renewal of subscriptions with non-refundable charges, and Zoom's right to unilaterally modify terms. Users retain ownership of their content, but grant Zoom a broad license for service operation, with an explicit statement that Zoom does not use communication content for AI model training.

Notable Clauses
Arbitration and Class-Action Waiver

Section 27 mandates arbitration for certain claims and prohibits class-action lawsuits against Zoom, significantly limiting users' legal options.

Unfavorable
Automatic Renewals and Non-Refundable Charges

Sections 12 and 14 state that subscriptions automatically renew and payments are generally non-cancelable and non-refundable, requiring users to actively manage their subscriptions to avoid unwanted charges.

Unfavorable
Unilateral Changes to Terms

Section 15 (referenced in the introduction) allows Zoom to make modifications, deletions, and additions to the Terms of Service, and continued use is deemed acceptance (Section 12.3 for pricing changes).

Unfavorable
Customer Content License and AI Training

Users retain ownership of their content, granting Zoom a broad license for service operation. Crucially, Zoom explicitly states it does not use audio, video, chat, or other communication content to train its or third-party AI models.

Favorable
Billing & Subscriptions
Auto-Renewal

READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (ii) in Sections 12 and 14, that certain terms and conditions apply with respect to recurring subscription Charges and automatic renewals

yes
Free Trial Auto-Converts

No mention of free trials in the document.

no
Cancellation Method

If you seek to terminate or modify the Services affected by a Rate Change Notice, then you must terminate or modify your affected Services within the applicable Rate Change Notice time period.

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Cancellation Effective

You agree that all payments are non-cancelable for the Initial Subscription Term or the then-current Renewal Term, as applicable, and are final and non-refundable

end_of_billing_period
Cancellation Notice (days)

If you seek to terminate or modify the Services affected by a Rate Change Notice, then you must terminate or modify your affected Services within the applicable Rate Change Notice time period.

Unknown
Billing Cycle

You will maintain your minimum quantity of the Services set forth on your Order Form for the duration of the applicable Initial Subscription Term or then-current Renewal Term.

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Price Change Notice (days)

For changes to your Charges, Zoom will provide you with not less than (i) thirty (30) calendar days prior notice, or (ii) the time period prescribed by applicable Law

30
Refund Policy
Refund Available

all payments are non-cancelable for the Initial Subscription Term or the then-current Renewal Term, as applicable, and are final and non-refundable, unless otherwise agreed to by Zoom, required by Law, or set forth in your Order Form.

yes
Refund Window (days)

If under applicable Law you have a time period to terminate your Services based on a right of withdrawal, or a cooling-off period, you may request to terminate the affected Services in accordance with applicable Law

Unknown
Prorated Refunds

If under applicable Law you have a time period to terminate your Services based on a right of withdrawal, or a cooling-off period, you may request to terminate the affected Services in accordance with applicable Law and, if applicable, receive a pro rata refund of any prepaid and unused Charges.

yes
Renewal Refunds

all payments are non-cancelable for the Initial Subscription Term or the then-current Renewal Term, as applicable, and are final and non-refundable

no
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration Required

READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (i) in Section 27, that you and Zoom will arbitrate certain claims instead of going to court

yes
Arbitration Provider

Section 27, which would contain details about arbitration, is not provided in the document.

Unknown
Arbitration Opt-Out

Section 27, which would contain details about arbitration, is not provided in the document and no opt-out is mentioned in the summary.

no
Class Action Waiver

READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (i) in Section 27, that you and Zoom will arbitrate certain claims instead of going to court and that you will not bring class-action claims against Zoom

yes
Governing Law

The provided document does not contain a section specifying the governing law.

Unknown
Jurisdiction

The provided document does not contain a section specifying the jurisdiction for disputes.

Unknown
Small Claims Exception

The provided document does not mention an exception for small claims court from arbitration.

no
Liability & Indemnification
Liability Cap

READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS: (iv) in Section 26, that you release Zoom from, and waive your right to recover from Zoom, certain damages.

not_specified
Warranty Disclaimer

The provided document does not contain a general warranty disclaimer (e.g., 'AS IS' or 'NO WARRANTIES').

not_specified
Service "As Is"

The phrase 'as is' regarding the service provision is not explicitly found in the provided text.

no
User Indemnifies Company

The provided document does not contain a clause where the user indemnifies the company.

no
Force Majeure

The provided document does not contain a force majeure clause.

no