This service holds onto content that you've deleted
Explanation: Content may remain in backup servers and be retained after deletion, and thus never be completely deleted. This case doesn't apply to contributions that can't be removed due to the nature of the service.
Prices and fees may be changed at any time, without notice to you
Explanation: The service reserves the right to change or modify its pricing and fees at any time, and such changes are effective immediately without need for further notice to the user.
Terms of service can change at any time, but Busuu will assume your consent merely from your usage.
Explanation: The Service infers your acceptance from your continued usage, instead of prompting you to read the new Terms and asking for direct consent. This doesn’t apply to services that have no way to seek consent from users through their contact details or an account.
User accounts can be terminated after having been in breach of the terms of service repeatedly
Explanation: User accounts can be terminated for having been in breach of the terms of service repeatedly, meaning they cannot be terminated without a reason, but only for a limited number of reasons. Additionally, user accounts will not be deleted after a first infringement.
A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
Explanation: The service provides users with contact information for an internal or external structure to lodge complaints. It also provides users with contact information for a higher data protection / privacy office in case the internal mechanism fails to satisfy the user.
You will be notified about website maintenance
Explanation: Users will be notified before their experience is impacted due to website maintenance.
You have the right to leave this service at any time
Explanation: You can stop using the service and/or cancel or delete your account at any time for any reason. Moreover, the termination is reasonably fast and simple.
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Explanation: The service can pay for your content and you are allowed to make it commercially available to other services/parties.
Harming minors in any ways is prohibited
Explanation: This service prohibits harming minor in any ways. Since both “minor” and “in any ways” are vague and can be cited to restrict possibly any actions, the case is not classified as “good”.
Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
Explanation: Content infringing the Terms of Service (or the Acceptable Use Policy or equivalent) may be removed, with or without notice.
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Explanation: The given text has a date that allows to know when it was last updated.
This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites
Explanation: The service rejects any responsibility for the contents of other websites to which it links.
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Explanation: The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs, including tangible (e.g. profits) and intangible losses (e.g. data), resulting from the use or inability to use the service or any other matter relating to the service.
You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Explanation: You card will be billed on recurring basis unless cancelled. For instance, monthly or annual subscriptions.
This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.
Explanation: Users can't use the Service for commercial purposes (unless the Service consents): it is only for personal, individual purposes.
You must create an account to use this service
Explanation: You must provide the service with your information in order to use it
You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Explanation: Users are not allowed to use the service for chain letters, junk mail, spamming or any other distribution of content to people who have not agreed to receiving it.
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Explanation: This service does not provide any guarantees as to its usability or fitness for the users' purposes. Users agree to use it at their own risk, accepting any possible bugs, malfunctions or harm to their devices.
You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
Explanation: The service does not allow any attempts at hacking or otherwise gaining unauthorized access to other users' computers.
You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Explanation: This service prohibits users from submitting content of a variety of types. This can include content that is unlawful, harassing, abusive, threatening, libelous, sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or discriminatory in any other way.
Your account can be suspended for several reasons
This service is only available to users over a certain age
Explanation: The Services are intended for users who are at least a certain age. If you are younger than the age required then you are prohibited from using the Service.
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
Explanation: This service makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information that is given on its website or the results that may be obtained from the use of the service.
You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
Explanation: The service asks the user to notify them immediately of any unauthorized use or security breaches.
You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Explanation: In this context third-parties refers to anyone including friends, family, or company
You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Explanation: The user agrees not to commit any unlawful acts through the use of the website, including the posting of illegal content or messaging.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Explanation: You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality of your password and for maintaining the security of your account. Any activity occurring under your account is your responsibility, whether authorized by you or not.
This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third party websites
Explanation: The service states that whenever it links to third party websites or applications, its Terms of Service does not apply. Those third party websites or applications hosted or operated by other organizations may have their Terms of Service.
Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Explanation: Content may remain in backup servers and be retained after deletion, and thus never be completely deleted. This case doesn't apply to contributions that can't be removed due to the nature of the service.