Eclincher Terms & Conditions: 4 Legal Risks That Could Cost Millions | Erayaha

## When Legal Loopholes Become Million-Dollar Risks: Eclincher’s T&C Under the Microscope

Imagine a scenario where a single ambiguous clause in your terms of service triggers a GDPR investigation, exposing your business to fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global revenue. Our analysis of Eclincher’s Terms & Conditions reveals several such high-impact risks—ranging from privacy compliance gaps to liability limitations that may not hold up in court. Here’s what every SaaS provider should learn from this case study.

1. Privacy Compliance Gap: Vague Data Processing Language Eclincher’s T&C state that the company may use personal information for business purposes but lack specificity regarding the legal basis, scope, and user rights under GDPR and CCPA. This exposes the company to regulatory fines and class-action risk in the EU and California.

Legal Analysis

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We may collect and use your personal information as we deem necessarysolely for businessthe specific purposes outlined in this section, in accordance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA, and only with appropriate legal basis such as consent or legitimate business interest.

Legal Explanation

The original clause is overly broad and fails to meet privacy law requirements for specific, lawful purposes. The revision provides clear limitations, regulatory compliance, and establishes proper legal basis for data processing.

2. Overbroad Content License: Perpetual, Irrevocable Rights The document grants Eclincher a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to user content, with insufficient limitations or revocation rights. This could lead to disputes over content ownership and breach of contract claims, risking six-figure litigation costs.

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You grant the Company a nonexclusive, revocable, worldwide, perpetual, fully paid-up and royalty-free rightlicense to use, copy, prepare derivative works of, distribute, publish, remove, retain, add,and process, or analyze this information for your Content solely as necessary to provide the sole purpose of providing the Services to you and your Authorized Users, and only for the duration of your use of the Services. Upon termination, the Company will cease all use of your Content except as required by law or for legitimate business record-keeping purposes.

Legal Explanation

The original perpetual license is overly broad and could be challenged as unconscionable or in breach of user rights. The revision limits use to service provision and clarifies post-termination obligations, reducing litigation risk.

3. Unilateral Modification Clause: Insufficient Notice and Acceptance Eclincher reserves the right to modify the agreement at any time by posting notice or sending an email. However, the clause lacks a clear mechanism for user acceptance, raising enforceability issues and the risk of contract challenges in court.

Legal Analysis

medium Risk

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Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, tomay modify this Agreement at any time by posting aproviding at least 30 days’ advance written notice to users via email and on the Website, or by sending you a notice via email or postal mail. You shall be responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with any such modifications. YourContinued use of the Services following such notificationafter the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance of. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as modifiedchanges, you may terminate your account without penalty before the effective date.

Legal Explanation

The original clause fails to ensure clear user consent and may be unenforceable in some jurisdictions. The revision provides adequate notice and an opt-out mechanism, strengthening enforceability and reducing contract disputes.

4. Limitation of Liability: Potentially Unenforceable Cap and Short Statute of Limitations The T&C cap liability to fees paid in the last 12 months and limit claims to six months after the cause of action. Such limitations may be deemed unconscionable or unenforceable in many jurisdictions, exposing Eclincher to uncapped damages and prolonged litigation.

Legal Analysis

high Risk

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IN NO EVENT WILL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES COLLECTED FROM YOU FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO YOUR CLAIMExcept as prohibited by applicable law, the Company’s aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services will not exceed the total fees paid by you for the Services in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. NO CLAIMAny claim must be brought within the period permitted by applicable law, SUIT OR ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE COMPANY AFTER MORE THAN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURREDbut in no event less than one year from the date the cause of action accrues.

Legal Explanation

The original cap and short limitation period may be unenforceable or unconscionable in many jurisdictions. The revision aligns with common legal standards, reducing risk of uncapped damages and prolonged litigation.

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Conclusion: Proactive Legal Protection is Essential Our examination shows that even a few overlooked clauses can expose SaaS providers to regulatory fines, costly litigation, and reputational harm. Addressing these issues with precise, enforceable language is not just best practice—it’s a financial imperative.

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