Getty Terms Scorecard

This assessment covers the linked ToS.

Grade C — Standard consumer terms (score 62/100)

Getty claims a broad, perpetual license to user-submitted content and requires users to indemnify the company, but does not force arbitration or waive class action rights.

Broad content license and indemnification. No forced arbitration.

Terms at a glance

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

What the terms actually say

BLOG/S

You agree we have the right to quote from your comments in all media now known and hereinafter devised.

Getty claims a perpetual, worldwide license to use your blog comments in any format.

INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Getty harmless from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees)...

You must pay for Getty's legal defense if someone sues them because of your actions.

MONITORING

Getty may do so (i) to comply with legal or regulatory requirements or to assist in law enforcement investigations...

Getty reserves the right to share your data with authorities without a warrant or notice to you.

TERMS OF USE

By using the sites and their content you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms, which Getty may change at any time.

The company can modify the agreement whenever they want without providing notice.

APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

You agree that all claims you may have arising from or relating to the operation or use of the Getty websites will be heard and resolved in the courts of Los Angeles, California.

You are forced to litigate in California, which may be inconvenient or expensive.

Last reviewed 2026-10-14 under rubric v3.6.

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