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By sharing, posting, or uploading IP-protected content on or in connection with Meta Products, users automatically grant Meta a license to that content.
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The reader grants Meta a license to any IP-protected content they share, post, or upload on or in connection with Meta Products.
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"you grant us a license to content that is covered by intellectual property rights (like photos or videos) you share, post, or upload on or in connection with our Meta Products.Excerpt from Meta's Commercial Terms
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By sharing, posting, or uploading IP-protected content on or in connection with Meta Products, users automatically grant Meta a license to that content.
The reader grants Meta a license to any IP-protected content they share, post, or upload on or in connection with Meta Products.
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