X Terms of Service (EU, EFTA, UK)

Implications

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services.
• Your content can be used by X for any purpose, including commercial use, without compensation.
• X can modify or adapt your content for distribution or publication.
• You retain ownership of the content you post.
• You can control most communications from the Services.
• X may change the Services at its discretion.
• X may revise the Terms from time to time with notice of at least 30 days.
• You can deactivate your account at any time to opt out of the terms.
• Legal disputes must be governed by Irish law.
• You may need to create an account to use the Services.
• X provides a license to use the software as part of the Services.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your account.
• You must use the Services in compliance with applicable laws.
• X can limit the visibility or distribution of your content.
• X may provide additional terms for specific services or features.
• X can access, read, preserve, and disclose your information as necessary or requested by law.
• X may bring legal claims in your country of residence.
• X reserves the right to reclaim usernames.
• X can terminate your account for prolonged inactivity or any violation of terms.
• You are liable for liquidated damages if you access over 1,000,000 posts in 24 hours ($15,000 per 1 million posts).
• X can place ads on your content without compensation.
• Your content can be used by X for any purpose, including AI training, without compensation.
• You must initiate any legal proceedings within one year of the event.
• You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.

Data Collection

• Information you provide when using the Services
• Content you upload, download, or appear on the Services
• Engagement data with the Services
• Transfer of information to the United States, Ireland, and other countries

Things to watch out for

• Your content can be used by X and shared with third parties without compensation.
• X can terminate your account for inactivity or violations without prior notice.
• X can place ads in connection with your content, affecting how it's presented.
• Legal disputes will be governed by Irish law, which may be different from your local laws.

FAQs

What happens to my content when I post it on X?

You retain ownership, but X has a license to use, modify, and distribute your content worldwide for any purpose without compensation.

Can my account be terminated without notice?

Yes, X can terminate your account for inactivity or if you violate the terms, and they may not notify you beforehand.

How is my data handled when using X?

Your data is collected and may be transferred to the United States, Ireland, and other countries for storage and processing as outlined in the Privacy Policy.