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Instagram vs Twitch: whose terms are worse?

Twitch has the better terms. Instagram scores 63/100 (grade D) and Twitch scores 62/100 (grade D). Lower is better.

QuestionInstagramTwitch
Can I join a class action? Not found in this document. high

You can't sue Twitch as part of a class action lawsuit.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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Twitch can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Instagram. If you're under 13, you can't create an account.

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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. Instagram last read September 15, 2026; Twitch last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.