When you upload your resume or other content to Indeed, you give Indeed a broad license to use, copy, modify, and share that content as part of running and improving its platform.
This analysis describes what Indeed'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
This license covers your resume, which contains sensitive personal information including employment history, education, contact details, and potentially salary expectations. The sublicensable and transferable nature of the license means Indeed may pass these rights to third parties such as employers, partners, or service providers.
Interpretive note: The full scope of permitted downstream uses under the sublicensable license is not exhaustively enumerated in the document, creating ambiguity about whether uses such as AI training or third-party analytics are covered.
The updated terms state that Indeed may automatically draft job application content based on job seeker profile information and preferences. The drafted content may be AI-generated and subject to Indeed's AI-Generated Content Terms in Section D.9 of the General Terms. The agreement continues to establish that job seekers remain responsible for reviewing, correcting, editing, or deleting any drafted applications or application content before submission. You should review any AI-drafted content carefully to ensure it accurately reflects your qualifications and preferences before adopting and submitting applications.
View change record →The updated terms establish new explicit tax obligations for users. Indeed now states it will calculate and bill applicable taxes based on user location or linked employer location, and users are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or levies. Additionally, the terms now state that reducing or canceling sponsored ad budgets will result in loss of access to premium features exclusive to higher budget plans. Previously, the agreement described auto-apply activity as a pricing factor; this reference has been removed from the pricing methodology section.
View change record →Your resume and application materials submitted to Indeed are licensed to Indeed for broad operational and product improvement purposes, including the possibility of sharing with third parties under sublicense. Users who want to limit how their resume data is used should carefully review Indeed's privacy settings and data deletion options.
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If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.
"By submitting content to Indeed, including resumes, job applications, and other materials, you grant Indeed a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, publish, and process that content in connection with operating and improving the Services.Excerpt from Indeed's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: A broad content license over resume and job application data engages GDPR Article 6 (lawful basis for processing) and Article 9 (special category data, if resumes contain health, disability, or union membership information) …
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This license covers your resume, which contains sensitive personal information including employment history, education, contact details, and potentially salary expectations. The sublicensable and transferable nature of the license means Indeed may pass these rights to third parties such as employers, partners, or service providers.
Your resume and application materials submitted to Indeed are licensed to Indeed for broad operational and product improvement purposes, including the possibility of sharing with third parties under sublicense. Users who want to limit how their resume data is used should carefully review Indeed's privacy settings and data deletion options.
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