Mozilla's terms of service, in plain English

Several clauses work against you. Risk score 47/100 · 10 clauses that matter · 3 high risk

You're bound by Mozilla's terms when using their services.

Watch this document We re-read it on a schedule. If it changes, you hear about it in dollars and days.

What you sign away

The right to sue for more than $500
The right to dispute resolution outside of Santa Clara County courts

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Binding Terms

By using Mozilla's services, you agree to be bound by their terms. This means you're committed to following their rules and guidelines.

high risk Limits on their liability

Liability Limit

If Mozilla's services cause you financial loss, the most you can recover is $500.

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Indemnification

You agree to defend and indemnify Mozilla against any third-party claims arising from your use of their services.

medium risk Account termination

Account Termination

Mozilla can suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including if you violate their terms or create risk for them.

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Term Changes

Mozilla can update their terms at any time, and your continued use of their services after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

What to do about it

Review the updated terms when announced through Mozilla's channels

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Governing Law

Any disputes arising from Mozilla's services will be governed by California law and resolved in Santa Clara County courts.

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Dispute Resolution

You must bring any claims or disputes arising from Mozilla's services to the courts of Santa Clara County, California.

What to do about it · Within a reasonable time frame

File a claim within a reasonable time frame

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Data Use

Mozilla handles your information according to their Privacy Notice, which includes the use of cookies.

What to do about it

Opt-out of cookies by following the instructions in Mozilla's Privacy Notice

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Submission License

When you contribute content to Mozilla, you grant them a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that content.

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Content License

Mozilla's content is generally available under open licenses, but some content may have restrictions on use.

Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Every point links to the source clause so you can check it. This document was last read on August 26, 2026. Read the original.