What else should I know — Slack? (Governing Terms)

The Slack Terms, which include the Main Services Agreement and Slack Supplemental Terms, govern how you can use their services. This means that if you're a customer, these terms apply to you.

What else should I know — Slack? (User Terms)

If you're invited to a workspace, the User Terms of Service apply to you instead. These terms also govern how you can use Slack's services, but they're specific to users who aren't customers.

What else should I know — Slack? (Downgrade Policy)

If you don't pay for Slack's services, your account may be downgraded. This means you might lose access to some features or data.

What else should I know — Slack? (Security Approach)

Slack has a security approach in place, but it's not entirely clear what this means for you. You can read their whitepaper to learn more about their security practices.

What else should I know — Slack?

By using Slack, you're agreeing to their terms, which means you're bound by their rules. If you don't agree, you shouldn't use their service. This is a contract between you and Slack.

Other notable terms clauses in Slack's terms
Clause	Risk	What it says
Binding Agreement	high	By using Slack, you're agreeing to their terms, which means you're bound by their rules. If you don't agree, you shouldn't use their service. This is a contract between you and Slack. “binding agreement between you and us” Introduction
Governing Terms	medium	The Slack Terms, which include the Main Services Agreement and Slack Supplemental Terms, govern how you can use their services. This means that if you're a customer, these terms apply to you. “Slack Terms govern your access” Introduction
User Terms	medium	If you're invited to a workspace, the User Terms of Service apply to you instead. These terms also govern how you can use Slack's services, but they're specific to users who aren't customers. “User Terms govern your access” Introduction
Downgrade Policy	high	If you don't pay for Slack's services, your account may be downgraded. This means you might lose access to some features or data. “Downgrade for Non-Payment” Additional Resources What to do · Before your next payment is due Review your payment schedule to avoid downgrades
Security Approach	low	Slack has a security approach in place, but it's not entirely clear what this means for you. You can read their whitepaper to learn more about their security practices. “Slack's Approach to Security” Additional Resources What to do Read Slack's Security Approach whitepaper

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 27, 2026. Read the original.

How this compares

We have read 32 documents. 11 of them contain a other notable terms clause, and 9 of those are high risk for the reader. Slack's is one of them.

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