X Terms of Service (US)
Read our summary of X's Terms of Service (US).
Implications
- You must be at least 13 years old to use the services.
- You grant X Corp. a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your Content.
- X can limit the visibility or distribution of your content.
- X reserves the right to reclaim usernames.
- Your content can be used by X for AI training, without compensation.
- X Corp. can modify or adapt your content for different media.
- X Corp. can place ads on your content without compensating you.
- X Corp. can terminate your account for any reason, including inactivity.
- You are responsible for any content you provide and its compliance with laws.
- You may need to create an account to use the services.
- You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.
- X Corp. disclaims all warranties and is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- The terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
- You must initiate any legal action within one year of the event.
- You cannot opt-out of certain service communications.
- X Corp. can access, read, preserve, and disclose your information as needed or required by law.
- You are liable for liquidated damages if you access over 1,000,000 posts in 24 hours ($15,000 per 1 million posts).
- The terms may be revised, and continued use implies acceptance of changes.
- X Corp. can stop providing services or features at their discretion.
- You must comply with additional terms for certain services or features.
- The services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE".
- X Corp. can limit the use and storage of content at their discretion.
- You are responsible for safeguarding your account with a strong password.
- You can appeal account suspensions or terminations
- You can deactivate your account at any time to opt out of the terms.
- You retain ownership of your Content (but grant X Corp. a broad license to use it).
- X Corp. provides a Help Center for reporting violations.
Things to watch out for
- Your content can be used by X Corp. and shared with others without compensation.
- X Corp. can terminate your account without notice for various reasons.
- Legal actions must be initiated within one year, or they are barred.
- You waive rights to participate in class action lawsuits.
- X Corp. disclaims liability for any damages from using the services.
AI recommendations
When using X Corp.'s services, be cautious about the content you share, as it can be used broadly by the company without compensation. Ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and the platform's rules to avoid account termination. Keep in mind that any legal disputes must be initiated within a year, and you waive the right to participate in class actions.
Consider the implications of the broad license you grant X Corp. over your content, and be aware that the company can modify or adapt your content for distribution. Regularly review the terms as they may change, and continued use implies acceptance of any revisions.
FAQs
What happens to my content when I post it on X Corp.'s services?
You retain ownership of your content, but you grant X Corp. a broad, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute it for any purpose without compensation.
Can X Corp. terminate my account without notice?
Yes, X Corp. reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for various reasons, including violations of their terms or policies.
What legal jurisdiction applies to disputes with X Corp.?
Disputes are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and any legal actions must be brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or state courts in Tarrant County, Texas.
(Last updated: 16th October, 2024)
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