Optional Web Discovery sends some searches and page visits

Brave says its browser does not collect or retain browsing history; if you opt into Web Discovery, some screened searches and page visits contribute to its search index.

Web Discovery collection applies only if you opt in, and the notice describes filtering and unlinkability protections.

Talk calls aren't encrypted on the server unless you enable VBE

Brave Talk encrypts communications in transit, but not on the server during a call unless you enable experimental Video Bridge Encryption.

This applies when you use Brave Talk; Video Bridge Encryption is optional and described as experimental.

If you enable Sync, losing your devices or keys can mean lost data

Sync stores your bookmarks, passwords, and other data in an encrypted cloud file, but Brave says it cannot recover that file if you lose access to your device or keys.

This applies only if you enable Sync.

The no-sharing statement leaves Safe Browsing data transfers unclear

Brave says it does not share consumer personal data, while its automatic Safe Browsing disclosures describe partial URL hashes and platform-specific IP exposure to third parties.

This concerns automatic Safe Browsing; the stated IP exposure depends on the platform.

Leo says chats aren't retained or trained on, with exceptions

Leo says it does not retain prompts or train on conversations; large prompts may be cached for minutes, and feedback submissions are kept for a year.

This applies when you use Leo. The one-year retention applies only if you voluntarily submit feedback; large prompts may also be cached briefly.

Submitting Leo feedback sends your full conversation to Brave

If you rate a Leo response, Brave receives the full current conversation and keeps the submitted data for one year.

This applies only if you choose to submit feedback on a Leo response.

Forum posts can remain after you leave the community

Brave says it keeps former members' posts to preserve conversations, potentially until the community forum closes.

This applies if you post in the Brave or BAT community forum and later leave.

The terms allow access to end and account data may be lost

The terms allow Brave to terminate access for a breach, which may destroy account information, and allow either party to end the services for any reason with written notice.

The terms seek to cap damages and exclude some losses

The terms seek to exclude specified losses and cap direct damages at fees paid or, if greater, $500, subject to state-law limits.

The terms say these limits may not apply where state law does not allow them.

Paid subscriptions renew automatically until canceled

If you choose a paid subscription, it renews automatically until canceled through the Brave Account Site, unless a product specifies otherwise.

This applies only to paid subscriptions; product-specific terms may specify otherwise.

Paid-product refunds are limited, and the terms call fees final

The terms say fees are final and Brave will not refund them, though technical delivery or access problems allow a refund request; app-store rules may not provide refunds.

This applies only if you buy a paid product; payment and refund terms depend in part on whether you buy directly or through an app store.