When you upload designs, files, or other content to Figma, you grant Figma a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, and display that content — including to improve Figma's products and services, which includes AI and machine learning features.
This analysis describes what Figma'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
The provision establishes the scope of authorized use of Customer Content by Figma and its service providers, and creates a requirement that users consult separate documentation (Figma AI Terms) to understand and control AI-related processing of their content. This structure separates the general service authorization from AI-specific settings and transparency mechanisms.
The removal of the Subprocessors list link makes it less convenient for users, particularly enterprise and EU-based customers who rely on this information for data protection compliance, to verify which third parties Figma engages to process their data. While the subprocessor information may still exist on Figma's website, removing the direct link from the Terms of Service reduces accessibility and transparency. Enterprise customers and those subject to GDPR may need to contact Figma directly to access current subprocessor information.
View change record →The explicit AI/ML usage language in the previous version's provision name was removed in the current version, potentially obscuring or deprioritizing Figma's rights to use user content for AI/machine learning training.
View full change record →Designers and organizations who store proprietary or client-sensitive design files on Figma may find that their creative work and embedded personal data are used to train Figma's AI models, which could raise intellectual property and data privacy concerns for professionals working under client confidentiality obligations.
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"Customer authorizes Figma and its service providers to use Customer Content for the sole purpose of providing the Services and performing activities contemplated by these Terms (such as maintaining, securing, debugging, and otherwise performing quality control for the Services). Also, the Figma AI terms (available at figma.com/legal/ai-terms) explain certain AI-related settings that apply to Customer Content, and how to control those settings.Excerpt from Figma's Terms of Service
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The provision establishes the scope of authorized use of Customer Content by Figma and its service providers, and creates a requirement that users consult separate documentation (Figma AI Terms) to understand and control AI-related processing of their content. This structure separates the general service authorization from AI-specific settings and transparency mechanisms.
Designers and organizations who store proprietary or client-sensitive design files on Figma may find that their creative work and embedded personal data are used to train Figma's AI models, which could raise intellectual property and data privacy concerns for professionals working under client confidentiality obligations.
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