DNSimple Terms Scorecard

Grade F — Predatory terms (score 45/100)

DNSimple's terms include severe restrictions on user rights, including mandatory arbitration, a perpetual license to user content, and the ability to terminate accounts without notice.

Forced arbitration, perpetual content license, and broad termination rights.

Terms at a glance

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

What the terms actually say

Section 5 — User Identity Verification Policy

Users may also be required to provide biometric information such as a live selfie or video.

The company requires biometric data for identity verification.

Section 9 — Unauthorized Use of Materials

you grant us and our agents and affiliates a non-exclusive, paid-up, perpetual, and worldwide right to copy, distribute, display, perform, publish, translate, adapt, modify, and otherwise use such material for any purpose.

The company claims a permanent, global right to use your content for any reason.

Section 16 — Termination of Use

we may, in our sole and absolute discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site or the Services with or without notice and for any reason.

The company can delete your account at any time without warning.

Section 18 — Governing Law and Arbitration

any dispute, claim or controversy... shall be determined by arbitration in Melbourne, Florida before one arbitrator.

You are forced into private arbitration and waive your right to a jury trial.

Section 21 — Miscellaneous

Any cause of action brought by you against us or our Affiliates must be instituted within one year after the cause of action arises or be deemed forever waived and barred.

The statute of limitations for claims is shortened to one year.

Last reviewed 2026-08-26 under rubric v3.5.

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