Grade A — Highly protective (score 91/100)
Wattpad provides clear notice of changes and a defined account deletion process, though it includes broad indemnification and liability caps.
Fair terms with clear notice of changes and a defined deletion process.
After six months, we permanently delete your account from our systems.
The company provides a clear, defined timeline for the permanent deletion of your account data.
If they do, we’ll let you know about any material changes, either by notifying you on the Site or by sending you an email. Please note that your continued use of the Services after any change means that you agree with, and consent to be bound by, the new Terms of Service.
The company commits to notifying users of material changes to the terms.
Wattpad may access, read, preserve, and disclose any information as we reasonably believe is necessary to (i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
The company reserves the right to disclose your information to government entities or law enforcement without explicit user notification.
In no event shall Wattpad’s liability for damages be in excess of (in the aggregate) one hundred Canadian dollars ($100.00).
The company limits its total financial liability to you to a maximum of $100 CAD.
If you do something that gets us sued, or break any of the promises you make in these Terms of Service, you shall compensate us for any liabilities, losses, claims, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs) that arise from or relate to your use or misuse of the Services.
You are required to indemnify the company, meaning you must pay their legal costs if your actions lead to a lawsuit against them.
Last reviewed 2026-07-27 under rubric v3.5.