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The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot withdraw it and it does not expire, and Grindr may sublicense and transfer these rights to others.
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By submitting content to Grindr Services, you grant Grindr permanent, irrevocable, worldwide rights to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works from that content, which Grindr may also transfer or sublicense.
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The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot withdraw it and it does not expire, and Grindr may sublicense and transfer these rights to others.
By submitting content to Grindr Services, you grant Grindr permanent, irrevocable, worldwide rights to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works from that content, which Grindr may also transfer or sublicense.
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