Hearst Networks Terms Scorecard

This assessment covers the linked policy document.

Legacy rating — awaiting reassessment with complete source evidence.

Grade A — Highly protective (score 90/100)

The terms allow for unilateral modifications and broad indemnification, but provide clear governing law and do not explicitly sell user data.

Standard terms with broad indemnity and unilateral modification rights.

Terms at a glance

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

What the terms actually say

Section 1.8

We may make alterations to these Terms and Conditions from time to time. If you keep using the Hearst Networks’ Services, this will indicate your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions as altered.

The company can change the terms at any time, and your continued use of the service counts as your agreement to those changes.

Section 6

You indemnify us and undertake to keep us indemnified against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses... incurred or suffered by us arising out of any breach by you.

You are required to pay for the company's legal costs and damages if they are sued or suffer losses because of your actions.

Section 5.5

to the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for: any loss or damage of any kind

The company attempts to limit its legal responsibility for any damages you might suffer while using their services.

Section 5.11

These Terms and Conditions are subject to your statutory and common law consumer rights and will not limit any rights you might have that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

The company confirms that these terms do not override your fundamental legal rights as a consumer.

Section 7.5

These Terms and Conditions are subject to the laws of England and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Any legal disputes must be resolved in English courts under English law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-12 under rubric v3.5.

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