Grade C — Standard consumer terms (score 64/100)
DigitalOcean's updated Terms of Service maintain standard industry practices, including mandatory arbitration, broad termination rights, and user indemnification, while providing clear notice mechanisms.
Standard terms with mandatory arbitration and broad termination rights.
You understand and agree that, by entering into this TOS, you and DigitalOcean are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action.
Users are forced into binding arbitration and waive their right to participate in class action lawsuits.
we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate your access to all or any part of the Websites and/or Services at any time, with or without notice, effective immediately.
The company can terminate access and delete data at any time without prior warning.
you shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our employees... from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
Users are responsible for the company's legal costs if the user's content or actions lead to a lawsuit.
If DigitalOcean updates this TOS, DigitalOcean may provide notice of such updates, such as by sending an email notification.
The company commits to notifying users of changes to the terms.
Last reviewed 2026-08-26 under rubric v3.5.