Instagram vs Lyft: whose terms are worse?
Lyft has the better terms. Instagram scores 63/100 (grade D) and Lyft scores 57/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Lyft | |
|---|---|---|
| Do they sell my data? |
high
Instagram uses your personal data to show you ads that are more relevant to you. They don't sell your personal data, but they do use it to help advertisers understand their audience. | Not found in this document. |
| Do they own what I post? |
medium
When you post content on Instagram, you grant them a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use it. This means they can use, distribute, and display your content without paying you. |
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
Instagram can change their Terms of Use at any time, and if you continue to use the service, you'll be bound by the updated 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 Instagram's service causes you any financial losses, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. They also don't guarantee their service will be safe and secure or work perfectly all the time. |
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? |
high
If you don't agree to the updated Terms, you can delete your account. If your account is terminated, Instagram will delete your content within 90 days, but it may take longer in some cases. |
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? |
high
Instagram collects and uses your information to provide their service and show you ads. You can control your information in the Instagram Privacy and Security Settings. |
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
After you delete your account or content, it may take up to 90 days for Instagram to completely remove it from their systems. |
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. |
| Whose courts decide? |
high
Any disputes with Instagram will be handled according to California law, and you may need to resolve them in a California court. |
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 Instagram. If you're under 13, you can't create an account. | 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. Instagram last read September 15, 2026; Lyft last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.