Apple vs Vimeo: whose terms are worse?
Vimeo has the better terms. Apple scores 82/100 (grade F) and Vimeo scores 65/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Apple | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
high
You agree to arbitrate any disputes with Apple. This means you can't take them to court, except in small claims court. |
high
If you have a dispute with Vimeo, you'll have to resolve it through individual arbitration, not a court trial. You have 30 days to opt out of this after you start using Vimeo services. |
| Can I join a class action? |
high
You can't sue Apple as part of a class action lawsuit. If you have a dispute, you have to arbitrate or sue individually. |
high
You can't join or start a class action lawsuit against Vimeo. If you have a problem, you'll have to resolve it individually. |
| Do they own what I post? | Not found in this document. |
low
You give Vimeo permission to use and distribute your content when you upload it to the service. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
medium
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. |
medium
Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it. You'll be charged for the next period if you don't cancel in time. |
| How long do I have to act? |
high
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. |
medium
If you have a dispute with Vimeo, you need to try to resolve it informally first, and then you can go to arbitration if that doesn't work. |
| Can they raise the price? |
medium
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they change the deal? |
medium
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. |
medium
Vimeo can change its terms of service at any time, and you'll be bound by the new terms if you keep using the service. |
| What if they cause harm? |
high
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. |
high
If Vimeo's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. |
| Can they close my account? |
high
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. |
medium
Vimeo can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you breach the terms of service. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
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. |
medium
Vimeo may keep copies of your content even after you delete it. |
| Who else gets my data? |
medium
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Whose courts decide? | Not found in this document. |
low
New York State law applies to any disputes between you and Vimeo. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Apple last read August 27, 2026; Vimeo last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.