Grade F — Predatory terms (score 44/100)
3M's terms include forced arbitration, class action waivers, and the right to modify terms without notice, though they do provide a physical mail-in opt-out for arbitration.
Forced arbitration, class waiver, and unilateral changes without notice.
You understand and agree that we may change, update, or add or remove provisions of these Terms at any time without prior notice, by posting the updated Terms on this Site.
3M reserves the right to change the terms of service at any time without providing direct notice to the user.
You agree that 3M may elect to resolve any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of, relating to, or in connection with these Terms and/or the Site... through binding arbitration.
3M can force you into private arbitration, stripping your right to a public court trial.
ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THESE TERMS MUST BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS BASIS
You are prohibited from participating in class action lawsuits against the company.
3M reserves a perpetual right to use, in any manner whatsoever, and without compensation or attribution, any content or information submitted via the Site.
3M claims a permanent, royalty-free license to use anything you submit to the site.
When legally required or at 3M’s discretion, 3M will cooperate with law enforcement agencies in any investigation of alleged illegal activity
3M may share your data with law enforcement whenever they decide to, not just when legally required.
3M’s liability shall in no event exceed in the aggregate the amount of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (USD $100.00)
The company limits its total financial liability to you to $100.
Last reviewed 2026-08-18 under rubric v3.5.