Tag Archives: terms of service

An Open Letter to Online Service Providers

An Open Letter to Online Service Providers

If you run a web host, social networking site, community or other site that accepts user submissions, here is what I (and others) want from you.Continue Readingbarrel

The Real Fail Behind Instagram’s TOS

The Real Fail Behind Instagram’s TOS

Instagram’s new TOS has been the subject of a lot of controversy, but is it as bad as it seems and is it really the problem? Continue Reading

TOS Wars: Google Drive and Ancestry.com

TOS Wars: Google Drive and Ancestry.com

The recent controversies over the Google Drive and ancestry.com TOSes are just the tip of a very bad problem that isn’t going away.Continue Reading

Fixing the Problem with Terms of Services

Fixing the Problem with Terms of Services

Most people don’t read their terms of service before agreeing, those who do often can’t. These are just some of the problems that need to be fixed.Continue Reading

The TwitPic Terms of Service Debacle

The TwitPic Terms of Service Debacle

As TwitPic works to repair the damage caused be a recent change to their TOS, a bigger problem is emerging with the way we license our work.Continue Reading

3 Count: Legislation Beta

3 Count: Legislation Beta

The latest on the PROTECT IP bill in the U.S., Music Beta is launched and TwitPic apologizes for copyright confusion.Continue Reading

EFF Announces TOS Tracker

The EFF has launched a new TOS tracker to help users spot and understand changes to the terms of service that govern their online life. Continue Reading

TOS Showdown: Video Sharing Sites

If you’ve ever wondered what is in those terms of service most people click straight past, this is your chance. I take a look at the TOS on seven different video sharing sites and break down what rights they claim in your work, who has those rights and how to exit the agreement.Continue Reading