Dropbox vs Twitch: whose terms are worse?
Twitch has the better terms. Dropbox scores 92/100 (grade F) and Twitch scores 62/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Dropbox | Twitch |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
high
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Can I join a class action? |
high
You can't bring a class action lawsuit against Dropbox. If you have a dispute, you'll have to resolve it individually. |
high
You can't sue Twitch as part of a class action lawsuit. |
| Do they sell my data? |
medium
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Do they own what I post? |
low
Dropbox says these terms don't give them any rights to your files, but it's not entirely clear what that means. | Not found in this document. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
high
If you have a paid Dropbox account, it will automatically renew and charge you unless you cancel it. | Not found in this document. |
| 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 raise the price? |
high
Dropbox can change the fees for their services, and they'll give you at least 30 days' notice before the change takes effect. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they change the deal? |
high
Dropbox can change these terms at any time, and the updated terms will be effective no less than 30 days after they notify you. |
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 Dropbox's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is $20 or 100% of your last payment. |
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? |
high
Dropbox can terminate or suspend your account at any time, and if they do, you won't be able to access your files. |
high
Twitch can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice. |
| How closely am I tracked? |
medium
Dropbox may review your conduct and content to ensure it complies with their policies, and they can terminate your account if it doesn't. | 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? | Not found in this document. |
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. Dropbox last read August 27, 2026; Twitch last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.