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This page describes what the document states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This is Meta's developer terms of service, which applies to anyone who builds apps, bots, integrations, or other software products using Meta's APIs, SDKs, or platform tools such as Facebook Login, Instagram Graph API, or WhatsApp Business API. The terms grant developers a revocable, limited license to access Meta's platform and data, meaning Meta can restrict or terminate access at any time, which can directly affect any application or business built on top of Meta's technology. Developers building on Meta's platform should review data handling obligations carefully, particularly around what user data can be collected, retained, and shared through their applications, as violations can result in loss of platform access.
This document governs the terms under which third-party developers and organizations access Meta's platforms, APIs, SDKs, and developer tools, establishing a contractual framework between Meta Platforms, Inc. and developers who build applications, integrations, or services using Meta's technology. The agreement states that developers must comply with Meta's Platform Policy, Usage Policies, and any product-specific guidelines, and the terms authorize Meta to review, audit, and restrict or terminate developer access at its discretion, including the right to access, preserve, and share developer account information with law enforcement or in response to legal requests. Notably, the terms assert broad intellectual property ownership by Meta over its platforms and tools while granting developers only a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license; the agreement also reserves Meta's right to modify or discontinue platform features without notice, which creates operational exposure for developers whose products depend on platform continuity. The document engages GDPR and applicable EU data protection law for developers operating in or serving users in the EEA, CCPA for California-based developers or those handling California consumer data, and COPPA for any developer whose applications may be accessed by minors; FTC Act unfair and deceptive practices standards are also relevant given the consumer-facing nature of many developer integrations. Compliance teams should note that data handling obligations imposed on developers by these terms interact with existing regulatory requirements, particularly around user consent, data minimization, and onward transfer restrictions, and the degree of enforcement of these obligations may vary by jurisdiction and applicable law.
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