99 Total
55 High severity
40 Medium severity
4 Low severity

Key Facts

What license do users grant Waze in their content?
Waze requires users to grant Waze a license to use, copy, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, modify, and create derivative works based on user content.
Can Waze use, copy, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, modify, and create derivative works based on user content?
Waze requires users to grant Waze a license to use, copy, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, modify, and create derivative works based on user content.
Where must any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of, connected with, or relating to the Terms and the Service be brought?
Waze requires that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of, connected with, or relating to the Terms and the Service be brought under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in the Tel Aviv district in Israel.
What results from failure to file a lawsuit within one year of becoming aware of the cause of action?
Waze requires users to file any lawsuit within one year of becoming aware of the cause of action, with failure to do so resulting in the permanent barring of that cause of action.
Is the license Waze grants users free of charge, non-exclusive, time-limited, non-transferable, and non-sub-licensable?
Waze grants users a free of charge, non-exclusive, time-limited, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable license to use the Service, including the App, for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Can users use the license for personal, non-commercial purposes?
Waze grants users a free of charge, non-exclusive, time-limited, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable license to use the Service, including the App, for personal, non-commercial purposes.
What does Waze prohibit users from using or exploiting the Service for?
Waze prohibits users from using or exploiting the Service for any commercial purposes, including by offering third parties a service that uses the Service or its Content.
Does Waze prohibit users from offering third parties a service that uses the Service or its Content?
Waze prohibits users from using or exploiting the Service for any commercial purposes, including by offering third parties a service that uses the Service or its Content.
What does Waze prohibit users from attempting to do while operating a vehicle?
Waze prohibits users from attempting to view or click on any ads while operating a vehicle.
What does Waze disclaim in connection with the Service and Content?
Waze disclaims all warranties and representations, either express or implied, in connection with the Service and Content provided on an as-is and as-available basis.
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Summary

These terms give you a free but revocable right to use Waze only for personal, non-commercial purposes, and Waze can cut off your access at any time for any reason. By submitting content such as map edits or reports, you give Waze broad rights to use and modify what you contributed. If you ever want to sue Waze, you must do so within one year of learning about the problem, and any lawsuit must be filed in Israel.

Analysis

This document establishes the terms governing user access to and use of the Waze Service and App. Waze grants users a free, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, personal, non-commercial license to use the Service, while requiring users to grant Waze a broad license to use, copy, distribute, modify, and create derivative works from any content they submit. Waze disclaims all warranties and excludes liability for all categories of damage, including direct, indirect, incidental, and consequential loss, shifting full responsibility for conduct and consequences onto users, who must also indemnify Waze, its personnel, and third-party advertisers against all claims, damages, and losses. The document bars all commercial exploitation of the Service, sets a minimum user age of 16, imposes a one-year contractual limitations period on claims, and vests Waze with sole and absolute discretion to block or discontinue any user's access at any time for any reason. Dispute resolution is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in the Tel Aviv district in Israel.

What this means for you

As an individual user, you receive access to the Service under a license Waze can revoke at any time without guaranteed continuity. You bear full responsibility for your conduct and its consequences, and Waze makes no warranty about the accuracy or reliability of the Service or its Content. Any content you submit can be used, modified, and built upon by Waze. You are responsible for indemnifying Waze and its third-party advertisers against claims arising from your use. You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. If you have a legal claim against Waze, you must bring it within one year of becoming aware of the cause of action — waiting longer permanently extinguishes the claim — and any litigation must be pursued before courts in the Tel Aviv district in Israel.

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5 versions captured · Last updated: July 2026

July 9, 2026

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What changed Waze restructured its Terms of Use on July 9, 2026 to reorganize and clarify governance language. The updated terms now reference multiple binding documents (Terms of Use, Content Moderation Policy, Community Terms, and Copyright Policy) rather than embedding all requirements in a single agreement. The revised language also expands sections describing the Service's functionality, advertising model, and age requirements, while removing legacy provisions about free software licensing and detailed username account mechanics.
Why this matters The updated Terms now establish that you are binding yourself not only to the main Terms of Use but also to Waze's Content Moderation Policy, Community Terms, and Copyright Policy as integral parts of the agreement. This expands the set of rules you must comply with when using the Service. The revised terms also clarify that the Service is intended for users of legal driving age and explicitly describe Waze's advertising model: the Service is free because advertising revenue funds operations, and Waze uses your data to show you targeted ads, with controls available to manage ad personalization preferences.
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Disclosure and Transparency Requirements 1
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