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by muraiki 3992 days ago
Has there been any clarification on how the Pocket TOS applies to users of Firefox who aren't actively using Pocket? Because the wording seems to indicate that mere installation of "Pocket Technologies" constitutes acceptance of their TOS.

"Please read the following terms of service ("Agreement") before you install the Pocketâ„¢ application or use any of the products or services we provide through our application, software or website (all of which are referred to collectively herein as the "Pocket Technologies")... The terms of service constitute a binding legal agreement, which govern your use of the Pocket Technologies via any platform or device. By installing the Pocketâ„¢ application, visiting our website or installing or using any of the Pocket Technologies, you are accepting these terms of service."

Notice "installing or using any of the Pocket Technologies," along with the preceding definition: "application, software or website (all of which are referred to collectively herein as the "Pocket Technologies")"

Does the presence of Pocket integration in Firefox constitute installation of Pocket technologies? If so, then this TOS would appear to apply -- and it's a TOS I have no interest in accepting.

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