Discord vs Twitch: whose terms are worse?
Discord has the better terms. Discord scores 59/100 (grade D) and Twitch scores 62/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Discord | Twitch |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
high
You can't sue Twitch as part of a class action lawsuit. |
| How long do I have to act? | Not found in this document. |
high
You have one year from when something goes wrong to start a lawsuit. After that, you can't sue them. |
| 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
Twitch can change these terms at any time, and if you keep using the service, you're agreeing to the new terms. |
| 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 their outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. This limit applies even if you're a consumer in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland. |
| 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. |
high
Twitch can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice. |
| 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
Any disputes will be governed by California law and resolved in California courts, unless you're a consumer in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland, in which case you can resolve disputes in your local courts. |
| 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. |
high
You must be at least 13 years old to use Twitch. |
| What else should I know? | Not found in this document. |
high
You agree to compensate Twitch for any damages or losses they incur due to your use of the service. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Discord last read August 27, 2026; Twitch last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.