PyPI Terms Scorecard

Grade A- — Mostly protective (score 89/100)

PyPI provides clear terms with no forced arbitration or class action waivers, though it maintains broad rights to terminate accounts without cause and requires user indemnification.

Fair terms. No forced arbitration. Broad termination rights and indemnification.

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

What the terms actually say

Cancellation and Termination — Section 3

PSF has the right to suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.

The company reserves the right to terminate your account at any time for any reason without prior warning.

Release and Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us, defend us, and hold us harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of the Website and the Service

You are financially responsible for the company's legal costs if your use of the service leads to a third-party claim.

Miscellaneous — Section 1

You and PSF agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the City of Wilmington and County of New Castle, Delaware.

Legal disputes must be handled in Delaware, which may be inconvenient depending on your location.

Cancellation and Termination — Section 1

You can cancel your Account at any time by going into your Settings in the global navigation bar at the top of the screen.

You can easily close your account through your settings without needing to contact support.

Changes to these Terms

We will notify our Users of material changes to this Agreement... at least 30 days prior to the change taking effect

The company commits to providing 30 days' notice before implementing material changes to the terms.

Last reviewed 2026-08-02 under rubric v3.5.

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