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This clause establishes the operational framework for content moderation across the platform, including private communications. It clarifies that while Bumble does not assume an ongoing duty to monitor all content, it retains discretionary authority to intervene in specific instances.
The updated terms state that Bumble's license to use your uploaded content is now limited to distribution to other app users when they are using the app, rather than the previously stated right to make content available to the general public. This represents a narrowing of the company's stated rights over user content. Additionally, the terms now explicitly disclose five scenarios in which Bumble may request account verification: to prevent fake accounts and fraud, to confirm age compliance in certain jurisdictions, to detect unusual account access, to prevent payment fraud, and to enforce community guidelines. The terms also clarify that uninstalling the app does not delete your account, and you must manually follow account deletion steps to permanently remove it.
View change record →Users operate under terms that permit Bumble to access and take action on content in direct messages without prior notice or pre-established screening protocols. The authorization applies to both user-generated content and content exchanged between members in private communications.
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"While we don't assume any obligation to pre-screen any of Your Content or any Member Content, there may be times where we need to step in to help keep our members safe, and we reserve the right to review, pre-screen, refuse and/or remove any Member Content and Your Content, including content exchanged between users in direct messages as set out in these Terms.— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Terms and Conditions
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This clause establishes the operational framework for content moderation across the platform, including private communications. It clarifies that while Bumble does not assume an ongoing duty to monitor all content, it retains discretionary authority to intervene in specific instances.
Users operate under terms that permit Bumble to access and take action on content in direct messages without prior notice or pre-established screening protocols. The authorization applies to both user-generated content and content exchanged between members in private communications.
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