Discord vs Lyft: whose terms are worse?
Lyft has the better terms. Discord scores 59/100 (grade D) and Lyft scores 57/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Discord | Lyft |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
high
If you have a dispute with Discord, you'll need to go through their informal dispute resolution process before starting arbitration. You can only pursue a claim on an individual basis, not as part of a class action. | Not found in this document. |
| Can I join a class action? |
high
You can't sue Discord as part of a class action. If you have a dispute, you'll need to resolve it individually. | Not found in this document. |
| Do they own what I post? | Not found in this document. |
low
Lyft owns all the intellectual property rights in the platform, and you don't have the right to use their trademarks or other intellectual property except as allowed by the agreement. |
| Does it renew on its own? | Not found in this document. |
high
Lyft will charge you for the services you use, and you agree to pay those charges when you use the platform. |
| Can they raise the price? | Not found in this document. |
high
Lyft can change the prices for their services at any time, and you agree to pay the prices that are in effect when you use the services. |
| Can they change the deal? |
medium
Discord can change these terms at any time, and if you keep using their services, you're agreeing to the new terms. |
medium
Lyft can change the terms of this agreement at any time, and you accept those changes by continuing to use the platform after they are made. |
| What if they cause harm? |
high
If Discord's outage or other issue costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. They won't pay for other losses, like lost profits or opportunities. |
high
If you don't like a ride, you can't get a refund - all charges are non-refundable except where the law says they have to be. |
| Can they close my account? |
medium
Discord can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, and you can also stop using their services at any time. |
medium
You can only have one user account, and you can't let other people use your account or create an account on behalf of someone else. |
| How closely am I tracked? |
low
You're responsible for any mobile charges you incur while using Discord's services, including data charges. |
medium
You agree to receive communications from Lyft, but you can opt out of some messages by texting 'STOP' to the shortcode. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
Discord owns the rights to their software and services, and you can't use them without permission. |
medium
Lyft can use your information to improve the platform and provide services to you, and you give them permission to do so by using the platform. |
| Who else gets my data? |
medium
Discord may allow you to access third-party services, but they're not responsible for those services or their content. | Not found in this document. |
| Whose courts decide? | Not found in this document. |
low
The laws of a particular jurisdiction will apply to any disputes between you and Lyft, but it's not entirely clear which jurisdiction that will be. |
| Who is allowed to use it? |
medium
You must be at least 13 years old to use Discord. If you're younger, you'll need permission from a parent or guardian. They'll be responsible for your actions on the platform. | Not found in this document. |
| What else should I know? | Not found in this document. |
high
You agree not to do certain things when using the platform, such as impersonating someone else or violating the law. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Discord last read August 27, 2026; Lyft last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.