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Grade F

Zoom's terms of service, in plain English

Among the most aggressive terms we see. Risk score 75/100 · 9 clauses that matter · 5 high risk

Zoom can change terms and auto-renew subscriptions without your explicit consent.

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 in court
  • The right to bring class-action claims
  • The right to recover certain damages
high risk Changes without notice

Changes to Terms

Zoom can make changes to the terms of service at any time, and if you continue to use the service after the changes take effect, you agree to the new terms. You should regularly review the terms to stay up to date.

What to do about it
  1. Review the terms regularly
  2. Update your email address for notifications
high risk Automatic renewal

Auto Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term, and you will be charged for the next term unless you cancel or modify your subscription before the renewal term starts.

What to do about it · At least 30 days before the next renewal term
  1. Check your subscription settings
  2. Cancel or modify your subscription before the renewal term starts
high risk Forced arbitration

Dispute Resolution

You agree to arbitrate certain claims with Zoom instead of going to court, and you will not bring class-action claims against Zoom.

What to do about it
  1. Review the dispute resolution process
high risk Limits on their liability

Liability Limit

If Zoom's outage or other issue costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month.

high risk Price changes

Price Changes

Zoom can change its prices at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at least 30 days before the price change takes effect.

What to do about it · At least 30 days before the price change takes effect
  1. Check your pricing and plan details
medium risk Selling and sharing data

Data Use

Zoom will only use your data for specific purposes, such as providing the service, and will not use it to train AI models.

medium risk Account termination

Account Termination

Zoom can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you fail to comply with the terms of service.

What to do about it
  1. Review your account settings
medium risk Tracking and profiling

Data Collection

Zoom may collect telemetry data, such as product usage data and diagnostic data, when you use the service.

medium risk Transfer to third parties

Data Transfer

Zoom may share your customer content with third-party service providers to provide the service.

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.