Grade C+ — Standard consumer terms (score 67/100)
The Register reserves broad rights to terminate accounts without notice and requires users to indemnify the company for all legal claims, though it does not force private arbitration.
Broad indemnity and termination rights. No forced arbitration.
We reserve the right to change, modify, add or delete parts of these Terms at any time and without further notice.
The company can change the terms of service at any time without notifying you.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us... harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to legal expenses)
You are financially responsible for the company's legal costs if your actions lead to a lawsuit.
If you agree... to receive information/offers, etc from other companies... then we may pass your personal information and/or your activities on the Website to other companies.
The company may share your personal data and activity history with third-party advertisers.
We may terminate your registration and account with us immediately and without notice
The company can ban you and delete your content at any time without prior warning.
you grant us a non-exclusive irrevocable and royalty free worldwide licence to use... such comments
You give the company a permanent right to use your comments that you cannot take back.
You may terminate your account with us at any time on this page
You have a self-serve, online option to delete your account.
Last reviewed 2026-08-03 under rubric v3.5.