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User Content License Grant

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What it is

The Data and Service Usage and Ownership section (Section V) governs how Cash App treats data you generate and content you submit while using the service, including the rights Block, Inc. may assert over that material.

This analysis describes what Cash App's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Section V addresses ownership and licensing of data and content generated through use of the service, which is relevant to understanding what rights Block, Inc. asserts over user-submitted information and how that information may be used.

Interpretive note: The full text of Section V was not available in the document excerpt provided, so the specific scope of any license grant, data usage permissions, and ownership assertions cannot be assessed with confidence.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Aug 20, 2026

The updated terms change how Cash App Tag purchase fees are calculated and disclosed. Rather than a fixed $25 fee, the purchase price now ranges up to $250 and varies based on the specific tag selected and the customer's account type. The terms state that 'the specific fee amount is disclosed before you complete your Cash App Tag purchase,' meaning the final price appears at checkout. Additionally, the terms now extend Cash App Tag eligibility to Children using Sponsored Accounts, whereas the prior language explicitly prohibited Children from requesting, receiving, or using Tags in connection with Sponsored Accounts. You can review the specific fee before completing a purchase, and parents authorizing Sponsored Accounts should understand that their child may now access Cash App Tag functionality within the limitations set by the account sponsor.

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Medium Aug 7, 2026

The updated terms introduce a new Bitcoin Auto-Withdrawal feature that lets users authorize recurring, automated transfers of bitcoin from their Cash App balance to an external wallet on a schedule they choose. The terms state that these transfers operate subject to the same daily and rolling transfer limits, identity verification, and compliance screening as manual withdrawals, and are irreversible once broadcast to the blockchain. The revised language also establishes that funds from external sources will be subject to withdrawal restrictions for a minimum of 7 days and as long as 60 days, replacing the prior language stating restrictions would apply 'until fully settled'. Users can cancel or modify Auto-Withdrawal schedules through the app at any time, but Cash App states it cannot stop transfers already initiated at the time it receives a cancellation request.

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Medium Jul 18, 2026

The updated terms establish a new pathway for self-employed individuals to accept commercial payments without opening a business account, but impose significant compliance obligations. Users must provide a nine-digit Social Security Number, accurately tag payments as 'Earnings' or 'Personal', and comply with federal tax reporting requirements, including potential 24% backup withholding if SSN is not on file. Misdesignating payments to avoid tax thresholds can result in account suspension or termination. You can enroll in the optional Earn in P2P service by completing identity verification and providing your SSN, but you should consult a tax advisor regarding your specific tax obligations.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

2
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed 2 times in 5 months of monitoring, averaging roughly once every 2 months.

Change history

removed May 28, 2026

Removal of 'User Content License Grant' designation suggests restructuring of intellectual property provisions, now referenced as 'Data and Service Usage and Ownership' with potentially different scope.

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added May 15, 2026

New provision explicitly addressing user content ownership and licensing rights, expanding previous 'Data and Service Usage Rights' provision.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' data and content generated through Cash App use is governed by Section V, which establishes the terms under which Block, Inc. may use, retain, and process that information. The Privacy Notice referenced in Section V.5 provides additional detail on personal data handling.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Review the Cash App Privacy Notice at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/privacy to understand your data rights and how to exercise them, including any available data access or deletion requests.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

Skillshare Medium

Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...

Zoom Medium

Perplexity may process the following data if AI features are enabled: Customer Content and context

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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V. Data and Service Usage and Ownership

Excerpt from Cash App's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Data ownership and usage provisions in consumer financial services engage the CCPA and state privacy equivalents, the GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) for financial data, and CFPB guidance on consumer data rights.

Insight

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cash App Terms of Service
Entity
Cash App
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010929
Document ID
CA-D-00077
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a5a104698e1ba321e36cb27b4dc24ca6d4f49dac179789efa019dc36dd760c69
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 03:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cash App
Document: Cash App Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010929
Captured: 2026-05-10 03:42:49 UTC
SHA-256: a5a104698e1ba321…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cash-app/cash-app-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-010929/user-content-license-grant/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cash App's User Content License Grant clause do?

Section V addresses ownership and licensing of data and content generated through use of the service, which is relevant to understanding what rights Block, Inc. asserts over user-submitted information and how that information may be used.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' data and content generated through Cash App use is governed by Section V, which establishes the terms under which Block, Inc. may use, retain, and process that information. The Privacy Notice referenced in Section V.5 provides additional detail on personal data handling.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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