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Intellectual Property License

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Why it matters

Any content you submit to 23andMe — including profile information, forum posts, or other user-generated material — can be used by the company for a wide range of purposes without additional compensation to you.

Consumer impact

By agreeing to these Terms, you waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits against 23andMe and must resolve most disputes through individual arbitration, which significantly limits your legal recourse. Your payments are generally non-refundable, and 23andMe may use de-identified versions of your genetic data for research purposes. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to 23andMe within 30 days of first accepting the Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC can review whether broad IP license grants constitute unfair or deceptive practices, particularly where consumers may not understand the scope.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
23andMe Terms of Service
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000893
Document ID
CA-D-00147
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Entity: 23andMe | Document: 23andMe Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000893
Captured: 2026-03-20 07:05:17 UTC | SHA-256: 7e93b42fb3bdab47…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-terms-of-service/intellectual-property-license/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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