Exclusive jurisdiction in Paris, France, and application of French law creates significant barriers for non-EU/non-French users, including high travel costs and unfamiliar legal systems.
The document mandates phone number updates for security but places liability for loss of access on the user if they fail to update, which is a moderate risk factor for account recovery.
Subscription management is handled by third-party app stores (Apple/Google), which provides some consumer protection, but BeReal reserves the right to change prices unilaterally with notice.
While users retain ownership, BeReal claims a broad, sublicensable license for 'Globally Shared Content' without compensation, and extracts licenses for 'Friends-only' content if shared voluntarily, creating potential commercial exploitation risks.
The document establishes a valid contract via continued use but lacks explicit accessibility (ADA/WCAG) commitments and does not define the scope of services with sufficient detail to prevent unilateral expansion.
BeReal provides reasonable notice for material changes and allows users to stop using the service if they disagree, though 'reasonable time' is vague.
The document references a separate Privacy Policy for details but asserts broad consent for data sharing with partners and international transfers. SMS consent includes promotional messages sent outside quiet hours, which is a medium risk for spam.
Liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by local law, which is a consumer-friendly approach compared to absolute exclusions, preserving statutory rights.