Dropbox vs Spotify: whose terms are worse?

If you have a dispute with Dropbox, you must try to resolve it informally first, and then you'll have to go through individual arbitration. You can't sue Dropbox in court, unless you opt out of arbitration within 30 days.

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.

You can't bring a class action lawsuit against Dropbox. If you have a dispute, you'll have to resolve it individually.

You can't be part of a class action lawsuit against Spotify. If you have a dispute, you must resolve it individually through arbitration.

When you use Dropbox, you give them permission to access, store, and scan your files to provide their services. This includes sharing your data with their affiliates and trusted third parties.

Dropbox says these terms don't give them any rights to your files, but it's not entirely clear what that means.

You have a limited license to use Spotify's content, but you don't own it.

If you have a paid Dropbox account, it will automatically renew and charge you unless you cancel it.

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.

You must start arbitration within 1 year of when the dispute arose, or you'll lose your right to make a claim.

Dropbox can change the fees for their services, and they'll give you at least 30 days' notice before the change takes effect.

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.

Dropbox can change these terms at any time, and the updated terms will be effective no less than 30 days after they notify you.

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.

If Dropbox's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is $20 or 100% of your last payment.

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.

Dropbox can terminate or suspend your account at any time, and if they do, you won't be able to access your files.

Dropbox may review your conduct and content to ensure it complies with their policies, and they can terminate your account if it doesn't.

New York law applies to these terms, and any disputes will be resolved in New York courts or through arbitration.

You must be at least 18 years old to use Spotify, or 13 years old with parental consent.