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Broad Intellectual Property License Over User Content

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Why it matters

Hinge can use content you post — including your photos and personal information you share — to operate and potentially promote the service, and this license continues even after you delete your account for content already shared.

Consumer impact

Hinge users must submit almost all legal disputes to binding arbitration and waive their right to participate in class action lawsuits, significantly limiting legal recourse against the company. Subscriptions automatically renew and Hinge reserves the right to change subscription features at any time without offering refunds in most cases. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by sending written notice to legal@hinge.co within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms.

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
    To request deletion of your content and account, navigate to Settings in the Hinge app, select 'Delete Account', and follow the prompts. You may also contact hello@hinge.co to request data deletion.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices related to how companies use consumer-generated content, particularly where scope of use is not clearly disclosed.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hinge Terms of Service
Entity
Hinge
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001226
Document ID
CA-D-00229
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Entity: Hinge | Document: Hinge Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001226
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:24:46 UTC | SHA-256: 7ec908e4f0c0d2a2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hinge/hinge-terms-of-service/broad-intellectual-property-license-over-user-content/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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