Adobe Terms Scorecard

Grade B+ — Fair terms (score 81/100)

Adobe forces individual arbitration and class action waivers, but explicitly pledges not to train generative AI models on user content.

Forced arbitration and class waiver. No AI training on user content.

Terms at a glance

Sells your data
NO
Forced arbitration
YES
Trains AI on your content
NO
Collects biometric data
NO
Shares data with government
NO
Easy to cancel
YES
Tells you before changes
YES
Deletes data on request
YES

What the terms actually say

Section 14.2 — No Class Actions

You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis, and you may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits, forcing you to resolve disputes individually.

Section 14.1 — Dispute Resolution

If any dispute related to your Claim is not resolved within 30 days of receipt, any resulting legal actions must be resolved through either small claims court or final and binding arbitration.

You are required to use binding arbitration for most legal disputes, limiting your access to the court system.

Section 2.2(F) — Generative AI

We will not use your Local or Cloud Content to train generative AI models except for Content you choose to submit to the Adobe Stock marketplace.

Adobe provides a clear, explicit commitment that they will not train their AI models on your personal or professional content.

Section 11.1 — Termination by You

You may cancel your subscription and terminate your use of the Services and Software at any time.

You have the right to cancel your service at any time, though you remain responsible for outstanding fees.

Section 1.5 — Updates to Terms

If we make any important changes, we will notify you.

The company commits to providing notice when they update their terms, which is a protective practice.

Last reviewed 2026-07-25 under rubric v3.5.

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