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Customer Data Ownership and HubSpot Use License

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What it is

The agreement states that customers retain ownership of Customer Data and Customer Materials, and grants HubSpot a license to use that data as necessary to provide the Subscription Service and Consulting Services, subject to the agreement and applicable law.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the foundational data rights framework, confirming customer ownership while granting HubSpot a use license; the scope of permitted use extends beyond service delivery to include AI model training under Section 5.3.1 unless the customer opts out.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jul 2, 2026

The updated terms now explicitly state that AI is embedded throughout HubSpot's platform and is foundational to how subscription services operate. The agreement permits HubSpot to use customer data to train AI models, subject to contractual obligations. You can opt out of having your data used to train AI models by updating your settings in your HubSpot account.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that customers retain ownership of Customer Data, but grant HubSpot a license to use that data as necessary to provide services and, unless opted out, to train AI models. The definition of Customer Data covers all information submitted or collected via the Subscription Service.

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You own and retain all rights to the Customer Materials and Customer Data. You grant permission to us and our licensors to use the Customer Materials and Customer Data as necessary to provide the Subscription Service and Consulting Services to you, as permitted by this Agreement, and as permitted by applicable law. We will use Customer Data in order to provide the Subscription Service and Consulting Services to you, as permitted by this Agreement, and as permitted by applicable law.

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
HubSpot Terms of Service
Entity
HubSpot
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014228
Document ID
CA-D-00207
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:04 UTC
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Entity: HubSpot
Document: HubSpot Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014228
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:04:00 UTC
SHA-256: 9354d9ea33aa6c19…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hubspot/hubspot-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014228/customer-data-ownership-and-hubspot-use-license/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HubSpot's Customer Data Ownership and HubSpot Use License clause do?

This provision establishes the foundational data rights framework, confirming customer ownership while granting HubSpot a use license; the scope of permitted use extends beyond service delivery to include AI model training under Section 5.3.1 unless the customer opts out.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that customers retain ownership of Customer Data, but grant HubSpot a license to use that data as necessary to provide services and, unless opted out, to train AI models. The definition of Customer Data covers all information submitted or collected via the Subscription Service.

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