Grammarly's terms favor them. You get arbitration and auto-renewal.

Grammarly makes writing software. Their terms are C-grade. That means real problems, but not the worst.

The main issues:

🔴 Binding arbitration replaces your right to sue. You can't take them to court or join a class action. Disputes go to private arbitration instead. This limits your legal options significantly.

🔴 Paid subscriptions auto-renew at current rates. You have to actively cancel within a specific timeframe or they keep charging you. Inaction means payment.

🔴 They can change the terms with 30 days notice. You don't need to agree. Just keep using it and you're locked in to whatever they change.

🟡 Your password is your problem. If someone accesses your account, they're not liable. You own the security of your credentials.

🟢 EEA users get an actual carve-out. If you're in the European Economic Area, the arbitration clause doesn't apply and you keep stronger consumer rights.

The auto-renewal and unilateral modification clauses are standard dark patterns now. The arbitration waiver is the real teeth. If something goes wrong, you can't sue.

This breakdown is based on Grammarly's publicly available Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy. It may contain mistakes. Spot one? Let us know.