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Multi-Language Legal Disclosure Structure

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What it is

For many countries, Max provides its Terms of Use in multiple languages. However, the legally binding version — and which language controls in a dispute — is not stated on this hub page.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers who rely on translated versions of Max's Terms of Use may not have the same legal protections as those who read the English controlling version, depending on which language version the jurisdiction-specific agreement designates as authoritative.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

If you read the terms in your native language but the English version is legally controlling, discrepancies between translations could affect your rights in a dispute without your knowledge.

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Austria - Deutsch - English ... Belgium - Français - Nederlands - English ... Switzerland - Deutsch - Français - Italiano - English ... Israel - English - עִבְרִית ... Ukraine - українська мова - English

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Multi-language disclosure obligations are implicated by GDPR Art. 12(1) (information must be provided in 'a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language'), the EU Unfair Terms Directive (93/13/EEC) requiring terms to be 'drafted in plain, intelligible language,' and national consumer protection laws in Belgium (requiring Dutch/French parity), Switzerland (German/French/Italian), and other multilingual jurisdictions. The relevant enforcement authorities are national DPAs and consumer protection agencies in each country. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive disclosure practices for US consumers, including whether multi-language disclosures are presented in a clear and conspicuous manner.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Max Terms of Use
Entity
Max
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003800
Document ID
CA-D-00382
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Max | Document: Max Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-003800
Captured: 2026-04-28 06:18:44 UTC | SHA-256: 394b1247fa467e38…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/max/max-terms-of-use/multi-language-legal-disclosure-structure/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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