Grade C — Standard consumer terms (score 60/100)
Forces binding arbitration and waives jury trials, while capping liability at $100 and reserving the right to terminate accounts without notice.
Forced arbitration, $100 liability cap, and unilateral account termination.
These Terms require that if we get into a dispute with you relating to the Service (or vice versa), unless you live in the United Kingdom or the European Union, the dispute will be resolved by BINDING ARBITRATION. This means that YOU AGREE TO GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT TO SUE US (OR BE SUED BY US) UNDER THIS CONTRACT
You must resolve disputes through binding arbitration, giving up your right to sue in court (with limited exceptions for UK/EU residents).
OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS... IS LIMITED TO US$100.
If anything goes wrong, Unsplash's total liability to you is capped at just $100.
we may terminate your account on the Service or suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time (with or without notice) without liability to you.
Unsplash can close your account at any time, with or without notice, and without any liability to you.
our agreement under these Terms is governed by the laws of New York... you and we agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York.
All disputes must be resolved in New York courts, regardless of where you live in the US or elsewhere.
You agree to defend and indemnify us, including our directors, officers, employees, consultants, affiliates, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses
You must pay for Unsplash's legal defense and any damages if a third party sues over your use of the service.
YOU AND UNSPLASH ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
You explicitly waive the right to a jury trial, separate from the arbitration clause itself.
You can terminate your account on the Service by going to https://unsplash.com/account/close.
Account closure is a single, free, self-serve web action — no phone call, mail, or fee required.
We may, at times, make changes to these Terms on 7 days' notice. If and when we do, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the changes. We may provide these notices through a pop-up banner, by sending an email
Unsplash gives at least 7 days' notice before term changes take effect, via email or in-app banner.
Last reviewed 2026-07-26 under rubric v3.5.