Lyft vs Vimeo: whose terms are worse?
Lyft has the better terms. Lyft scores 57/100 (grade D) and Vimeo scores 65/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Lyft | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? | Not found in this document. |
high
If you have a dispute with Vimeo, you'll have to resolve it through individual arbitration, not a court trial. You have 30 days to opt out of this after you start using Vimeo services. |
| Can I join a class action? | Not found in this document. |
high
You can't join or start a class action lawsuit against Vimeo. If you have a problem, you'll have to resolve it individually. |
| Do they own what I post? |
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. |
low
You give Vimeo permission to use and distribute your content when you upload it to the service. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
high
Lyft will charge you for the services you use, and you agree to pay those charges when you use the platform. |
medium
Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it. You'll be charged for the next period if you don't cancel in time. |
| How long do I have to act? | Not found in this document. |
medium
If you have a dispute with Vimeo, you need to try to resolve it informally first, and then you can go to arbitration if that doesn't work. |
| Can they raise the price? |
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they change the deal? |
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. |
medium
Vimeo can change its terms of service at any time, and you'll be bound by the new terms if you keep using the service. |
| What if they cause harm? |
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. |
high
If Vimeo's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. |
| Can they close my account? |
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. |
medium
Vimeo can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you breach the terms of service. |
| How closely am I tracked? |
medium
You agree to receive communications from Lyft, but you can opt out of some messages by texting 'STOP' to the shortcode. | Not found in this document. |
| How long do they keep it? |
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. |
medium
Vimeo may keep copies of your content even after you delete it. |
| Whose courts decide? |
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. |
low
New York State law applies to any disputes between you and Vimeo. |
| What else should I know? |
high
You agree not to do certain things when using the platform, such as impersonating someone else or violating the law. | Not found in this document. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Lyft last read August 27, 2026; Vimeo last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.