MEGA Terms Scorecard

Grade B- — Mostly fair (score 72/100)

MEGA provides strong user-controlled encryption, but includes broad indemnification requirements, forced arbitration for some users, and significant liability limitations.

Strong encryption, but broad liability waivers and forced arbitration in NZ.

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
YES
Easy to cancel
YES
Tells you before changes
YES
Deletes data on request
YES

What the terms actually say

Clause 61.2 — Disputes

When your agreement is with Mega Privacy (NZ) Limited, disputes will be determined by binding arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand...

Users under the New Zealand entity are forced into binding arbitration, waiving their right to a court trial.

Clause 58 — Indemnity

YOU INDEMNIFY US AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, COSTS (INCLUDING ALL OUR LEGAL COSTS), EXPENSES, DEMANDS OR LIABILITY...

You are required to pay the company's legal fees and damages if you or your users breach the terms.

Clause 81 — Government Disclosure

We reserve the right to disclose Data and other information, including personal information, as required by law or any competent authority.

The company reserves the right to share your data with law enforcement or government authorities.

Clause 37 — Cancellation

You may terminate your access to our services at any time by following the ‘Delete account’ link in the Account section...

You can easily cancel your account and delete your data through the account settings.

Clause 5 — Notice of Changes

We may make material changes to these Terms at any time by giving you at least 30 days’ notice, via email, SMS, pop-up or other prominent notice...

The company promises to provide 30 days' notice before making material changes to the terms.

Last reviewed 2026-07-27 under rubric v3.5.

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