Your data, their cloud. From infrastructure providers to productivity tools, cloud services can change terms, limit access, or terminate accounts with your business data at stake. I analyze the terms that affect your digital operations.
Side-by-side comparison of consumer fairness scores across major cloud and SaaS platforms.
| Platform | Score | Grade | Key Gotcha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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A
AWS
Best in Category
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65 | B- | Account suspension for any ToS violation | View Review → |
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G
Google Cloud
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58 | C+ | Can discontinue services with 12 months notice | View Review → |
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N
Notion
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52 | C | Broad content license for AI training | View Review → |
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S
Slack
Lowest in Category
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45 | C- | Data retention limits on free tier | View Review → |
Export tools vary dramatically. Some platforms make it easy to leave, others create lock-in through proprietary formats or limited bulk export.
SLAs promise uptime but credits for downtime rarely cover actual business losses. Force majeure clauses excuse most major outages.
Many platforms now claim rights to use your data for AI training. Understanding these clauses is critical for sensitive business information.
When accounts are terminated (for any reason), data access windows vary. Some give 30 days, others delete immediately.
Click through for complete analysis of each platform's terms of service.
If you've lost access to critical business data, had an account terminated, or are dealing with vendor disputes, we have resources to help you understand your rights.
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