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What changed in Wikimedia Foundation's terms

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September 1, 2026 Grade D (62) → C (46)

Got worse

  • Changes to Terms — now high risk. The Wikimedia Foundation can change these terms at any time, and if you don't agree, you can stop using their services.

New

  • No Warranty. If their outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. Since the service is free, you won't get anything.
  • Report Problems. If you find a problem, you should report it to the Wikimedia Foundation. They may be able to help resolve the issue.
  • License Requirements. When you contribute to the Projects, you must license your work under a free and open license, such as CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Account Blocking. The Wikimedia Foundation can block your account if you violate their terms. If that happens, you won't be able to use their services.
  • Data Collection. The Wikimedia Foundation collects and uses your information according to their Privacy Policy.
  • Trademark Protection. You should respect the Wikimedia Foundation's trademarks and not use them in a way that could be confusing or misleading.

Dropped

  • Dispute Deadline
  • Liability Limit
  • Content License
  • Data Retention
  • Third Party Transfer
  • Account Termination
  • Arbitration