That's basically my understanding, I thought there was another layer to it that I wasn't aware of. I wouldn't say 'avoid' but I would say 'caution' to others, currently.

I am planning to try mulvad at the end of my proton vpn subscription, which is the only proton service I use (+ a dead mailbox too, just in case I forgot a site when transferring out a few years ago). I run my own vpn through a vps, but for stuff that I need full disassociation I'll still fire up proton, for now. 3y subs and all that.