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Vimeo's terms of service, in plain English

Heavily one-sided. Read the actions. Risk score 65/100 · 10 clauses that matter · 3 high risk

You waive your right to a jury trial and class action lawsuit by using Vimeo 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 a jury trial
  • The right to join a class action lawsuit
  • The right to sue Vimeo in court for more than the last month's payment
high risk Forced arbitration

Binding Arbitration

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 risk Class action waiver

Class Action Waiver

You can't join or start a class action lawsuit against Vimeo. If you have a problem, you'll have to resolve it individually.

high risk Limits on their liability

Liability Limit

If Vimeo's service causes you financial loss, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month.

medium risk Changes without notice

Changes to Agreement

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 to do about it · August 15, 2024
  1. Review the updated agreement
medium risk Automatic renewal

Auto-Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it. You'll be charged for the next period if you don't cancel in time.

What to do about it · At least one day before the renewal date
  1. Cancel your subscription in your Billing Settings
medium risk Deadline to complain

Dispute Deadline

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.

What to do about it · Within 45 days of the dispute
  1. Contact Vimeo within 45 days of the dispute
medium risk How long data is kept

Data Retention

Vimeo may keep copies of your content even after you delete it.

medium risk Account termination

Account Termination

Vimeo can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you breach the terms of service.

low risk Licence to your content low confidence

Content License

You give Vimeo permission to use and distribute your content when you upload it to the service.

low risk Governing law and venue low confidence

Governing Law

New York State law applies to any disputes between you and Vimeo.

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.