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SoFi's terms allow them to change the Terms of Use without direct notice (risk_flags-0001), and users accept the risk of unauthorized account use if credentials are compromised or SoFi's system is breached. SoFi is not liable for unauthorized payments before they are notified and have a chance to act (risk_flags-0003), and users agree SoFi is not liable for account termination (risk_flags-0004). Users must indemnify SoFi for various claims, including intellectual property infringement (risk_flags-0005).
SoFi can use external account information for targeted advertising and sharing with affiliates (data_use-0007), and users authorize the company to obtain their full credit report regularly for credit score monitoring. Loan inquiries also grant SoFi permission to use credit reports for advertising.
Additionally, SoFi can terminate user accounts at its sole discretion, at any time, for any or no reason, and without prior notice (cancellation_renewal-0001). Users have a limited one-year window to file legal claims against SoFi (gotchas-0001).
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Risks to You
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One-sided changes to terms without notice
SoFi reserves the right to change the Terms of Use Agreement from time to time by posting a current version on the SoFi website without delivering any notice to you.
Why it matters: SoFi may change the Terms of Use without directly notifying users, requiring users to regularly check the website for updates, or be bound by terms they did not explicitly agree to.
SoFi may change this Terms of Use Agreement from time to time by posting a current version on the SoFi website without delivering any notice to you.
General Terms, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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SoFi not liable for unauthorized payments before notice
SoFi will have no liability to you for any unauthorized payment or transfer made using your passcode that occurs before you have notified them of possible unauthorized use and they have had a reasonable opportunity to act on that notice.
Why it matters: Users are fully liable for any unauthorized payments or transfers made with their passcode until SoFi has been notified and had a reasonable opportunity to respond, potentially leading to financial losses if they don't report issues immediately.
SoFi will have no liability to you for any unauthorized payment or transfer made using your passcode that occurs before you have notified us of possible unauthorized use and we have had a reasonable opportunity to act on that notice.
General Terms, paragraph 39 · Citation strength: strong
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SoFi not liable for termination of account or access
Users agree that SoFi will not be liable to them or any third party for any termination of their account or access.
Why it matters: If SoFi terminates a user's account or access, the user has no recourse against SoFi for any damages or inconvenience caused by such termination.
You agree that SoFi will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account or access.
General Terms, paragraph 45 · Citation strength: strong
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User indemnifies SoFi for various claims
Users shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SoFi and its affiliates from claims arising from their use of the SoFi Site or App, breach of license, violation of law, negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property infringement.
Why it matters: Users could be held financially responsible for legal costs, damages, and penalties if a claim arises from their use of the SoFi Site or App, or if they violate the terms, even for actions they might not consider severe.
You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless SoFi and its affiliates, partners, suppliers and licensors, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any claim, proceeding, loss, damage, fine, penalty, interest and expense (including, without limitation, fees for attorneys and other professional advisors) arising out of or in connection with the following: (i) your access to or use of the SoFi Site or App; (ii) your breach of the License to use the SoFi Site and App; (iii) your violation of law in connection with this License; (iv) your negligence or willful misconduct in connection with this License; or (v) your
General Terms, paragraph 49 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of Plaid Services for connected accounts
To connect an account, SoFi requires users to use a service offered by Plaid Inc., and users acknowledge and agree that Plaid’s Privacy Policy will govern Plaid’s use of information it collects.
Why it matters: Users must agree to Plaid's Privacy Policy, which means their information collected by Plaid will be governed by Plaid's terms, potentially leading to different data handling practices than SoFi's.
To connect an account, SoFi requires you to use a service offered by Plaid Inc. (“Plaid”). By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that Plaid’s Privacy Policy will govern Plaid’s use of information it collects about you or that you provide to Plaid, and you expressly agree to the terms and conditions of Plaid’s Privacy Policy.
Specific Product or Service Terms and Conditions, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
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SoFi not responsible for ensuring correct employer contributions
Users are responsible for assuring their employer contributes the correct amount to their loan, and SoFi is not responsible for verifying that the correct contribution amount is received.
Why it matters: Users must actively monitor their employer contributions to their loan accounts, as SoFi explicitly states it will not verify the correctness of these amounts, potentially leading to missed or incorrect payments if not vigilant.
You are responsible for assuring your employer contributes the correct amount to your loan. SoFi is not responsible for verifying that you receive the correct contribution amount.
Specific Product or Service Terms and Conditions, paragraph 29 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use and Sharing
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How your personal information is collected, used, and shared with others.
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Consent to contact via phone, SMS, autodialers, and chatbots
Users agree that SoFi may contact them through various means, including emails, telephone, SMS messages, calls using pre-recorded messages or artificial voice, and calls and messages delivered using automatic telephone dialing systems or an automatic chatbot or texting system.
Why it matters: Users may receive automated calls, texts, or messages via chatbots, which could be disruptive or lead to unwanted communications, and they are responsible for any messaging costs incurred.
You agree that SoFi may contact you through any means, including emails, telephone, SMS messages (including text messages), calls using pre-recorded messages or artificial voice, and calls and messages delivered using automatic telephone dialing systems (auto-dialer) or an automatic chatbot or texting system.
General Terms, paragraph 16 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of third-party tools to monitor user experience
SoFi may also use third-party tools or technology to monitor user experience on its Site, automatically recording information provided by users and how they interact with the Site, including pages/links clicked, videos watched, mouse clicks/movements, and page scrolling.
Why it matters: Third-party tools will collect detailed information about user interactions on the site, including sensitive data like mouse movements and clicks, which could be used for purposes beyond improving usability, potentially without explicit consent.
We may also use third party tools or technology to monitor user experience on our Site. These tools automatically record information you provide to use on our Site and information about how you interact with our Site, including pages or links you click, videos you watch, mouse clicks and movements and page scrolling.
General Terms, paragraph 17 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of connected account information for identifying products, sharing with affiliates, and determining eligibility
If users connect an account through any SoFi service, SoFi may use the information from the connected account for any purpose permitted by SoFi’s Privacy Policies, including identifying products and services of interest, sharing information with affiliated companies to offer products, and identifying eligibility for certain products and services.
Why it matters: Information from connected external accounts can be used by SoFi and its affiliates to market and offer new products and services to users, potentially based on their financial data, and to determine their eligibility for these offerings.
If you elect to connect an account through any SoFi service, SoFi may use the information from the connected account for any purpose permitted by SoFi’s Privacy Policies, including use of the information to identify products and services that may be of interest to you, sharing information with affiliated companies to offer products and services to you, and identifying if you would be likely to be eligible for certain products and services.
Specific Product or Service Terms and Conditions, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation and Renewal
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Terms related to how you can cancel the service, conditions for automatic renewal, and associated refunds or fees.
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Termination of use by SoFi without notice and for any reason
SoFi may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without prior notice, suspend or terminate your use of the SoFi Site and the rights afforded to you.
Why it matters: SoFi can unilaterally terminate a user's access to the site and services at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice, which could lead to sudden loss of access or service disruption.
SoFi may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without prior notice, suspend or terminate your use of the SoFi Site and the rights afforded to you hereunder.
General Terms, paragraph 44 · Citation strength: strong
Watch Out For These
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Potentially unfavorable clauses that may not be immediately obvious.
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Shortened legal claim window to one year
Users agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the SoFi Site, App, or Terms of Use must be filed within one (1) year after it arose or be forever barred.
Why it matters: Users have a significantly reduced timeframe (one year) to file legal claims against SoFi, potentially losing their right to pursue legitimate issues if they don't act quickly.
You agree that regardless of any statute, regulation, or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action you may have arising out of or related to use of the SoFi Site, the SoFi App, or these Terms of Use must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
General Terms, paragraph 50 · Citation strength: strong
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Employer contribution does not reduce minimum loan payment
An employer’s contribution to a user’s loan does not reduce the monthly minimum loan payment, and users must continue to make their required minimum monthly payment or confirm the amount due.
Why it matters: Users receiving employer contributions to their loans cannot assume these contributions reduce their required monthly payments, meaning they must continue to pay the full minimum amount, potentially leading to confusion if not carefully monitored.
Your employer’s contribution does not reduce your monthly minimum loan payment and is an additional payment intended to help you pay off your loan. You must continue to make your required minimum monthly payment or confirm the amount due.
Specific Product or Service Terms and Conditions, paragraph 27 · Citation strength: strong
How You're Protected
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Option to cancel SMS service
Users can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting “STOP” to the short code, and will receive a confirmation message that they have been unsubscribed.
Why it helps: Users have a clear and simple method to stop receiving SMS messages, giving them control over unwanted communications.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed.
General Terms, paragraph 25 · Citation strength: strong
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