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Vimeo's terms of service, in plain English

Heavily one-sided. Read the actions. Risk score 56/100 · 9 clauses that matter · 2 high risk

You give up the right to sue Vimeo in court and must use individual arbitration to resolve disputes.

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What you sign away

  • The right to sue in court
  • The right to be part of a class action lawsuit
high risk Forced arbitration

Forced Arbitration

If you have a dispute with Vimeo, you must use individual arbitration to resolve it, rather than going to court. You can opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first using the service.

What to do about it · Within 30 days of first using the service
  1. Opt out of arbitration within 30 days by sending a notice to Vimeo
high risk Class action waiver

Class Action Waiver

You also give up the right to be part of a class action lawsuit, which means you cannot join with others to sue Vimeo.

medium risk Licence to your content

Content License

By using Vimeo, you grant the company permission to use and distribute your content, such as videos and images.

medium risk Automatic renewal

Auto Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least one day before the renewal date.

What to do about it · At least one day before the renewal date
  1. Cancel your subscription at least one day before the renewal date
medium risk Changes without notice

Unilateral Changes

Vimeo can change its terms of service at any time, and you will be bound by the new terms if you continue to use the service.

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.

medium risk Governing law and venue

Governing Law

Any disputes between you and Vimeo will be governed by the laws of New York State and the United States of America.

low risk How long data is kept low confidence

Data Retention

Vimeo may retain archival copies of your content, even after you delete it.

low risk Age restrictions low confidence

Age Restrictions

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account or use Vimeo's services.

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 September 20, 2026. Read the original.