The way we communicate has evolved in biblical proportions. Now, even the phone calls are already considered obsolete, although there are still the romantic and nostalgic who use this resource.
However, technology has advanced so that society can contact someone immediately and we have seen it with the many instant messaging applications that exist today. A clear example of this is WhatsApp, whose reach is worldwide, making it the most popular platform.
However, each time we participate in a new service, we do not stop to analyze all the implications that we could face. The famous terms and conditions that nobody reads are more important than we could think.
For this reason, we want to show you in a simple way some of the stipulations that mark the platform for all its users. It even mentions that the application may cease to be free, but no one takes the time to observe such a situation.
Terms and conditions change constantly
You could read all the conditions provided by WhatsApp, but in a matter of time, the messaging platform will change its stipulations in some update, so you should be aware of what is reported, since, in the worst case could start charging the service or use your data for situations you do not need or want. Of course, the developers will warn you when the terms are modified. For now, WhatsApp ensures the following: “By continuing your use of our Services, you confirm your acceptance of our terms and with your modifications, you must stop using our services. Please review our terms from time to time. “On notice there is no deception …
Minimum age of 13 years
If you know a child younger than this age, it is best to be careful because you should not be using the platform. According to WhatsApp, all users should be at least 13 years old or the minimum age required in your country to have authorization to the application if approved by the parent or guardian. If a child wants to use this service, parents must accept all terms in their name.
The application could stop being free
The same developers have mentioned that they will not charge for this service. However, there are some possible theories about this situation. For example, with its new implementation of WhatsApp Business, the platform could start making money through the service without the need to charge other users. Likewise, there is a probability that the platform will implement advertising to generate revenue, but there is a point that draws attention to its terms and conditions and is as follows: “You are responsible for the costs of your operator’s data plan mobile telephony, as well as other fees and taxes associated with the use of our Services. We can charge you for our services, including for the corresponding taxes. We do not give refunds for our services, unless required by law. “This sentence leaves us in doubt
WhatsApp gets rid of all guilt
“You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless WhatsApp’s part and all liability, damage, loss and expense of any kind, related, derivative or connected in any way.” This means that any situation related to the information you provide in relation to the services of the application, is under your responsibility. On the other hand, if you breach with any term or condition stipulated, WhatsApp will be detached from all guilt; you will have to cooperate to the extent that the application requires it in order to solve or defend any claim.
Availability of services
In recent months, we have encountered unexplained WhatsApp crashes in which the platform does not provide any official statement or clarification regarding such situations. However, what we did not know is that in its stipulations, the platform clarifies the following: “Our services may be interrupted, even for maintenance, repairs or upgrades, or for equipment or network failures.” In a nutshell, the application ensures that in unexpected moments the service could be stopped, so some features and compatibility with certain devices and platforms would disappear for no reason. WhatsApp is detached from the responsibility of explaining with this stipulation that the users accept at the moment of entering the service.
