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Spotify could terminate accounts of listeners using ad blockers

Bad news for those who use an ad blocker to get rid of annoying ads on Spotify -- the company has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly ban ad blockers. There are potentially serious consequences in place for users found circumventing the rules, including suspending or terminating your account.
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Companies will no longer be able to fine or sue you for negative online reviews

Congress passed the Consumer Review Fairness Act, protecting consumers who post negative online reviews from retaliation by companies.
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Got an inactive Xbox gamertag? Microsoft says to use it or lose it

When did you last sign in to Xbox Live? If it's been a few years since you last powered on an Xbox console, your gamertag may be at risk of deactivation.
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Forced arbitration bans Google Fiber customers from filing class-action lawsuits

Google has updated its terms of service for Fiber with a forced arbitration clause, preventing disgruntled customers from filing a class-action lawsuit.
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For 32 hours, a group live streamed the ‘terms and conditions’ of apps like iTunes

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New PayPal policy could mean unwanted robocalls and ads for users

Terms of Service Tracker keeps companies from slipping one past you

Companies' terms of services and privacy policies can change anytime. Docracy's Terms of Service Tracker tells you when they do.
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Snapchat vs. Poke: The ToS Showdown

In case you missed it, Snapchat and Facebook's Poke are vying for your self-destruct messages. But here's what you should know before you sign up for either.
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Upload at your own risk: Most cloud storage services offer no data guarantee

Megaupload's closure has unveiled a valuable lesson: Very few cloud storage services guarantee that your data will stay safe and accessible.
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Sony slapped with class-action suit over no-sue clause