Mozilla has responded to user backlash over the Firefox web browser's new Terms of Use, which critics have called out for using overly broad language that

“Royalty-free” was used because Firefox is free and neither Mozilla nor the user should owe each other money in exchange for handling the data in order to provide the browser. And “worldwide” was used because Firefox is available worldwide and provides access to the global internet.

The company behind Firefox, Mozilla, has this week made changes to its data sharing policy and, in turn, infuriated its users.

Mozilla has released a new Terms of Use agreement for Firefox users where it grants itself a full license to use all information users upload or enter.

Mozilla depended on its open-source license and public promises. Starting in early March 2024, new users will have to follow the updated terms, and existing users will

Mozilla has been a strong advocate of user privacy on the internet. As specified in the company’s manifesto, it believes that people’s privacy is “fundamental” and “must not be treated as optional.” In this context, users have called out the current changes to Mozilla’s Terms of use and FAQs and say that they go against its own principles.