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Photographs of Persons: Irrevocable Personal License Grant

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What it is

If you upload a photo or image containing other people to Luma, you are granting those people a permanent, irrevocable license to use that photo for their own personal purposes across any online platform.

This analysis describes what Luma AI'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

By uploading photos containing other people, you are not just granting rights to Luma but also automatically granting those pictured individuals a perpetual license to use the image, which could have unintended consequences for photographers and content creators.

Interpretive note: The practical enforceability of the license grant to depicted persons who are not parties to this agreement is legally uncertain and may depend on jurisdiction-specific contract and privacy law.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Uploading photos of other people to Luma automatically grants those people an irrevocable, perpetual license to publicly display and distribute that photo for personal use, which is an unusual rights grant that affects not just your relationship with Luma but also your rights over images of others.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you Upload a photograph or image to the Services that includes one or more persons, you hereby grant such persons and their administrators, guardians, heirs, and trustees, if any, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty free, fully paid-up, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display that photograph for personal use and through any online platform or service, but not to promote any third-party product

Excerpt from Luma AI's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages privacy and personality rights frameworks including right of publicity laws in California and New York, EU GDPR protections for biometric and photographic personal data, and the Illinois BIPA where …

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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
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Luma AI Terms of Service
Entity
Luma AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010501
Document ID
CA-D-00498
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5362786653ea9970514f2dc6e0e31ab57e6cf1c79e8efe630a99873e8b72ec4e
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:40 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Luma AI
Document: Luma AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010501
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:40:34 UTC
SHA-256: 5362786653ea9970…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/luma-ai/luma-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-010501/photographs-of-persons-irrevocable-personal-license-grant/
Accessed: Sept. 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Luma AI's Photographs of Persons: Irrevocable Personal License Grant clause do?

By uploading photos containing other people, you are not just granting rights to Luma but also automatically granting those pictured individuals a perpetual license to use the image, which could have unintended consequences for photographers and content creators.

How does this clause affect you?

Uploading photos of other people to Luma automatically grants those people an irrevocable, perpetual license to publicly display and distribute that photo for personal use, which is an unusual rights grant that affects not just your relationship with Luma but also your rights over images of others.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 262 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Luma AI?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Luma AI.