Vimeo vs Zoom: whose terms are worse?
Vimeo has the better terms. Vimeo scores 65/100 (grade D) and Zoom scores 75/100 (grade F). Lower is better.
| Question | Vimeo | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
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. |
high
You agree to arbitrate certain claims with Zoom instead of going to court, and you will not bring class-action claims against Zoom. |
| Can I join a class action? |
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Do they sell my data? | Not found in this document. |
medium
Zoom will only use your data for specific purposes, such as providing the service, and will not use it to train AI models. |
| Do they own what I post? |
low
You give Vimeo permission to use and distribute your content when you upload it to the service. | Not found in this document. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
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. |
high
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term, and you will be charged for the next term unless you cancel or modify your subscription before the renewal term starts. |
| How long do I have to act? |
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. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they raise the price? | Not found in this document. |
high
Zoom can change its prices at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at least 30 days before the price change takes effect. |
| Can they change the deal? |
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. |
high
Zoom can make changes to the terms of service at any time, and if you continue to use the service after the changes take effect, you agree to the new terms. You should regularly review the terms to stay up to date. |
| What if they cause harm? |
high
If Vimeo's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. |
high
If Zoom's outage or other issue costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. |
| Can they close my account? |
medium
Vimeo can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you breach the terms of service. |
medium
Zoom can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you fail to comply with the terms of service. |
| How closely am I tracked? | Not found in this document. |
medium
Zoom may collect telemetry data, such as product usage data and diagnostic data, when you use the service. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
Vimeo may keep copies of your content even after you delete it. | Not found in this document. |
| Who else gets my data? | Not found in this document. |
medium
Zoom may share your customer content with third-party service providers to provide the service. |
| Whose courts decide? |
low
New York State law applies to any disputes between you and Vimeo. | Not found in this document. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Vimeo last read August 27, 2026; Zoom last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.