Discord vs Spotify: whose terms are worse?
Discord has the better terms. Discord scores 59/100 (grade D) and Spotify scores 70/100 (grade F). Lower is better.
| Question | Discord | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
high
If you have a dispute with Spotify, you must use arbitration instead of going to court. This means you won't be able to sue Spotify in court or be part of a class action lawsuit. You must send a written notice to Spotify before starting arbitration, and you have 60 days to try to resolve the issue informally before proceeding with arbitration. |
| 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. |
high
You can't be part of a class action lawsuit against Spotify. If you have a dispute, you must resolve it individually through arbitration. |
| Do they own what I post? | Not found in this document. |
low
You have a limited license to use Spotify's content, but you don't own it. |
| Does it renew on its own? | Not found in this document. |
medium
Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it. You can cancel at any time, but you won't get a refund for the current month. |
| How long do I have to act? | Not found in this document. |
high
You must start arbitration within 1 year of when the dispute arose, or you'll lose your right to make a claim. |
| Can they raise the price? | Not found in this document. |
medium
Spotify can change its prices at any time, and you'll be notified of changes. If you don't agree with the price change, you can cancel your subscription. |
| 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
Spotify can change its terms at any time, and you'll be notified of changes. If you don't agree with the changes, you can close your account within 30 days. |
| 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 Spotify's outage or failure costs you money, the most you can get back is $30 or what you paid them last month, whichever is greater. |
| 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. | Not found in this document. |
| How closely am I tracked? |
low
You're responsible for any mobile charges you incur while using Discord's services, including data charges. | Not found in this document. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
Discord owns the rights to their software and services, and you can't use them without permission. | Not found in this document. |
| 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. |
medium
New York law applies to these terms, and any disputes will be resolved in New York courts or through arbitration. |
| 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. |
low
You must be at least 18 years old to use Spotify, or 13 years old with parental consent. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Discord last read August 27, 2026; Spotify last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.