52 Total
19 High severity
23 Medium severity
10 Low severity

Key Facts

What may BeReal do if it determines or has reason to believe a user has shared Unauthorised Content or used the Services in a way that infringes rights?
BeReal may suspend a user account temporarily or permanently, or prevent a user from using its Services, if BeReal determines or has reason to believe the user has shared Unauthorised Content or used the Services in a way that infringes rights.
Can BeReal suspend a user account or prevent a user from using its Services?
BeReal may suspend a user account temporarily or permanently, or prevent a user from using its Services, if BeReal determines or has reason to believe the user has shared Unauthorised Content or used the Services in a way that infringes rights.
Which courts does BeReal require that all claims and disputes be submitted to?
BeReal requires that all claims and disputes be submitted exclusively to the courts of Paris, France, under French law.
Can BeReal use content a user shares globally in any media or distribution methods?
BeReal grants itself a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and sublicensable licence to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display, and distribute content a user shares globally, in any media or distribution methods.
What does BeReal impose on any user who posts Unauthorised Content of particular severity, including child sexual abuse material?
BeReal imposes an immediate and permanent account suspension on any user who posts Unauthorised Content of particular severity, including child sexual abuse material.
When does BeReal impose an immediate and permanent account suspension?
BeReal imposes an immediate and permanent account suspension on any user who posts Unauthorised Content of particular severity, including child sexual abuse material.
What does BeReal limit its liability to?
BeReal limits its liability, and that of its affiliates, related companies, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, partners, and licensors, to the maximum extent permitted in the user's country of residence.
To what extent does BeReal limit liability?
BeReal limits its liability, and that of its affiliates, related companies, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, partners, and licensors, to the maximum extent permitted in the user's country of residence.
How old must users be to use BeReal's Services?
BeReal requires users to be at least 13 years old to use its Services.
Does BeReal provide compensation for its use of Globally Shared Content?
BeReal provides no compensation for its use of Globally Shared Content, treating the user's use of the Services as sufficient compensation.
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Summary

BeReal's Terms of Service govern how you can use the platform and what BeReal can do with the content you post. When you share content publicly, you give BeReal a free, worldwide licence to use, adapt, and distribute it through third parties, with no payment to you beyond your continued access to the app. If you violate the rules, BeReal can suspend your account for 30 days for a first or second offence, or permanently for a third — or immediately for the most serious violations — and any legal dispute must be taken to a court in Paris, France.

Analysis

BeReal's Terms of Service establish the conditions under which users may access and use its Services, including a minimum age requirement of 13, a broad worldwide royalty-free sublicensable content licence covering all globally shared content with access to the platform designated as the sole form of compensation, and user responsibility for the legality and propriety of all shared content. BeReal reserves the right to suspend accounts temporarily or permanently based on a three-strike graduated enforcement structure for Unauthorised Content, with immediate permanent suspension for the most severe violations such as child sexual abuse material, and may act on a determination or reason to believe rather than a confirmed violation. Liability for BeReal and its associated entities is limited to the maximum extent permitted by the user's local law, and all disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France, under French law. Users must agree to the collection, use, storage, processing, sharing, and cross-border transfer of their information to countries where BeReal operates and to third-party partners who help provide its services.

What this means for you

Users must be at least 13 years old to use BeReal's Services. Any content shared globally on BeReal is subject to a royalty-free, sublicensable worldwide licence, and BeReal treats access to the platform as full compensation for that use. Users bear personal responsibility for ensuring everything they post complies with applicable laws and the agreement. Enforcement ranges from a 30-day suspension for a first or second Unauthorised Content violation to an immediate permanent ban for the most severe content, with BeReal able to act on suspicion rather than a confirmed violation. All disputes must be brought in the courts of Paris, France, under French law, which means users outside France must litigate in a foreign jurisdiction. BeReal collects and transfers user information across countries and to third-party partners; users who wish to understand the scope of that data sharing should review BeReal's privacy policy for any available preference or opt-out options.

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4 important changes detected

6 versions captured · Last updated: August 2026

What changed BeReal added a 'Child Safety' link to its footer navigation menu in an update detected on August 8, 2026. This link now appears alongside existing legal and policy resources such as Privacy Policy, Terms, and Community Standards. The change makes child safety information more directly accessible from the main navigation without materially altering the terms of service itself.
Why this matters The updated navigation adds a 'Child Safety' link to the footer menu, placing child safety resources alongside existing policy links such as Privacy Policy and Community Standards. This change improves discoverability of child safety information but does not modify the substantive terms of service or create new obligations for users.
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What changed BeReal's Terms of Service now explicitly references the Digital Services Act (DSA) in its title and footer navigation, detected in an update on August 1, 2026. The document title changed from 'TERMS OF SERVICE' to 'DSA TERMS OF SERVICE', and 'DSA' was added to multiple footer sections. This reflects formal alignment with EU Digital Services Act compliance language within the service terms.
Why this matters The updated Terms of Service now explicitly reference the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the document title and footer sections. This labeling change reflects BeReal's formal alignment with EU Digital Services Act compliance frameworks. The updated language itself does not alter substantive user obligations or rights, but rather identifies the terms as subject to DSA compliance architecture.
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July 3, 2026 low

BeReal revised its Terms of Service on July 3, 2026, with the update dated June 30, 2026. The changes are largely editorial and stylistic: mission statement clarifications (replacing 'Your friends …

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May 19, 2026 low

BeReal's Terms of Service was updated on May 19, 2026 with minor editorial changes. The update removed duplicate navigation footer text and added explicit disclosure that the site uses analytics …

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52 provisions
12 featured
17 clause types
19 high severity
Restricted or Prohibited Content/Industries 2 2 high
AI / Automated Decision-Making 1
Disclosure and Transparency Requirements 1
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CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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COPPA
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CFAA
United States Federal
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DMCA
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Last Captured August 8, 2026 00:36 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000249
Version ID CA-V-005610
SHA-256 bc88ae507748dea30ef2c5bc181ff5db9f23a65b4b2be3aa669aaa05e64dc24c
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