What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://www.fiverr.com/privacy-policy', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DELETE_DATA', 'instructions': "Submit a data deletion or content removal request via Fiverr's Privacy portal. Note that while Fiverr may remove your content from public display, the ToS IP license may survive deletion — document your request and Fiverr's response for your records.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive practices related to undisclosed commercial use of user content, including for AI training purposes, under FTC Act Section 5.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Perpetual Intellectual Property License to Fiverr clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Perpetual Intellectual Property License to Fiverr — Fiverr

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What it is

When you post anything on Fiverr — including your portfolio samples, gig descriptions, and profile content — you give Fiverr permanent, free permission to use, copy, and share that content anywhere in the world, even after you delete it or close your account.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Sellers and buyers who post content — including work portfolios, gig images, and project descriptions — permanently license that content to Fiverr on a royalty-free basis, including sublicensing rights, which could allow Fiverr to use this content in advertising, AI model training, or third-party partnerships without additional consent or compensation.

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.

Delete Your Data

Submit a data deletion or content removal request via Fiverr's Privacy portal. Note that while Fiverr may remove your content from public display, the ToS IP license may survive deletion — document your request and Fiverr's response for your records.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This license is broad and permanent — it means Fiverr can use your creative work samples, business descriptions, or any other content you post for marketing, AI training, or other commercial purposes without paying you or asking permission again.

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By posting content on Fiverr, you grant Fiverr a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display, and distribute such content in any and all media or distribution methods now known or later developed.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (contractual necessity as lawful basis) and Art. 7 (consent conditions) where the license covers personal data embedded in content; EU AI Act Arts. 10 and 53 regarding training data governance if Fiverr uses content for AI model training; US Copyright Act 17 U.S.C. §§ 101–122 regarding scope of licensable rights; and CCPA §1798.140 regarding whether sublicensed content constitutes a 'sale' of personal information. Primary enforcers are national DPAs (EU GDPR), Copyright Office/federal courts (US IP), and FTC (CCPA/deceptive practices). (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive practices related to undisclosed commercial use of user content, including for AI training purposes, under FTC Act Section 5.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Fiverr Terms of Service

Entity

Fiverr

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

March 20, 2026

Last verified

April 27, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003433

Document ID

CA-D-00139

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.fiverr.com/terms_of_service

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SHA-256

21d295d82d20dfdd448dd914de7540f8f52d25fb6ede9afb12eeaf96073987c4

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Fiverr | Document: Fiverr Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003433
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:51:42 UTC | SHA-256: 21d295d82d20dfdd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fiverr/fiverr-terms-of-service/perpetual-intellectual-property-license-to-fiverr/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Perpetual Intellectual Property License to Fiverr