Apple vs TikTok: whose terms are worse?

You agree to arbitrate any disputes with Apple. This means you can't take them to court, except in small claims court.

You agree to defend and indemnify TikTok against any claims or damages arising from your use of the Platform.

You can't sue Apple as part of a class action lawsuit. If you have a dispute, you have to arbitrate or sue individually.

When you create content on TikTok, you grant them a license to use it. This license is non-exclusive, irrevocable, and royalty-free.

Subscriptions automatically renew until you cancel them. You can cancel at any time, but you need to do it at least 24 hours before your subscription is set to renew.

If you have a dispute with Apple, you agree to submit to arbitration. You must submit your dispute to arbitration within the time limit set by the American Arbitration Association.

If you have a dispute with TikTok, you must try to resolve it informally first, and you must do so within 1 year of the event.

Prices for content and services can change at any time. If you've already bought something, the price change won't affect you, but if you're subscribing to a service, the new price will apply when your subscription renews.

Apple can change these terms at any time without notice. If they do, your continued use of their services means you agree to the new terms. You should check the terms regularly to see if they've changed.

TikTok can change these Terms at any time. If you don't like the changes, you can stop using the Platform.

If their outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. Apple doesn't guarantee their services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

TikTok doesn't guarantee the Platform will work perfectly or be safe. If something goes wrong, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last 12 months.

Apple can terminate your account at any time if you break their rules or if they decide to stop offering a service. If they do, you'll lose access to any content you bought or subscribed to.

TikTok can ban or suspend your account at any time if you break the rules or for other reasons.

TikTok can show you customized ads based on your information and activity on the Platform.

Apple collects technical data from your device, like what kind of device you're using and how you're using their services. They use this data to improve their services and may share it with third parties.

TikTok can use your information to customize ads and improve the Platform. They may also share your information with third parties.

If you buy a service membership from a reseller, the reseller will share your account info with Apple. Apple may use this info to check if you're eligible for the service.

Any disputes will be resolved under California law, and you agree to the jurisdiction of California courts.

If you're under 13, you can't use TikTok unless you use the Under 13 Experience. If you're under 18, some features might be restricted.