Spotify vs TikTok: whose terms are worse?

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 agree to defend and indemnify TikTok against any claims or damages arising from your use of the Platform.

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

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

When you create content on TikTok, you grant them a license to use it. This license is non-exclusive, irrevocable, and royalty-free.

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.

If you have a dispute with TikTok, you must try to resolve it informally first, and you must do so within 1 year of the event.

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.

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.

TikTok can change these Terms at any time. If you don't like the changes, you can stop using the Platform.

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.

TikTok doesn't guarantee the Platform will work perfectly or be safe. If something goes wrong, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last 12 months.

TikTok can ban or suspend your account at any time if you break the rules or for other reasons.

TikTok can show you customized ads based on your information and activity on the Platform.

TikTok can use your information to customize ads and improve the Platform. They may also share your information with third parties.

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

Any disputes will be resolved under California law, and you agree to the jurisdiction of California courts.

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

If you're under 13, you can't use TikTok unless you use the Under 13 Experience. If you're under 18, some features might be restricted.