BrickLink Terms Scorecard

Grade F — Predatory terms (score 44/100)

Forces binding arbitration with weak opt-out, claims perpetual content licenses for promotional use, caps liability to zero for free users, and can terminate accounts without notice.

Arbitration, perpetual license, $0 liability cap, weak user protections.

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
UNCLEAR
Easy to cancel
UNCLEAR
Tells you before changes
LIKELY
Deletes data on request
UNCLEAR

What the terms actually say

Section 27.2.3 — Individual Binding Arbitration

you and BrickLink agree that, except as expressly provided above in Pre-Arbitration Claim Resolution or below in this Section, all Disputes shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration

Most disputes must be resolved by binding individual arbitration rather than in court.

Section 27.2.8 — Class Action Waiver

You agree not to participate as a representative or member of any class of claimants proceeding against BrickLink

You cannot join or lead a class action lawsuit against BrickLink.

Section 27.2.10 — Jury Trial Waiver

If you elect to pursue Disputes in court by opting out of arbitration in this Section then, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each party hereby waives, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, its right to a jury trial

Even if you opt out of arbitration, you still give up your right to a jury trial.

Section 20.2 — Limit of Liability

BRICKLINK'S CUMULATIVE, AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER...WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO BRICKLINK UNDER THESE TERMS DURING THE THREE (3) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR

BrickLink's total liability is capped at what you paid in the last 3 months. For free users, this is zero.

User Generated Content — License Grant

you hereby grant to BrickLink and to the LEGO Group a limited license...so that we can make the content accessible and usable on the Site and on LEGO Group earned and owned platforms without any limitation for an indefinite period

Your content is licensed to LEGO for an indefinite period, including for promotional use, with no clear termination right.

Section 18 — Breach; Termination of Account

we also reserve the right to terminate your account, delete all of your data and deny you access to any or all of the Site's features at any time for any reason without prior notice

BrickLink can delete your account and data at any time, for any reason, without warning.

Section 21 — Indemnification/Reimbursement

you agree to reimburse BrickLink and its affiliates for all such liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation attorneys' fees and court costs)

You must reimburse BrickLink's full legal costs and damages if your actions trigger any third-party claim.

Section 27.2.9 — Forum Selection

you hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the United States federal courts located in the State of Massachusetts

All US lawsuits against BrickLink must be filed in Massachusetts, regardless of where you live.

Section 27.2.8 — Arbitration Opt-Out

YOU OPT-OUT OF THE ARBITRATION PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT YOU FIRST AGREE TO THE THESE TERMS

You can only escape arbitration by mailing written notice within 30 days - an inconvenient opt-out.

Last reviewed 2026-08-11 under rubric v3.5.

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