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Limited non-exclusive license to use Platform

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This analysis describes what Meta'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The license is heavily restricted — it cannot be transferred, assigned, or sublicensed except to Service Providers — meaning developers have narrow rights that cannot be passed on or expanded outside those defined boundaries.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2696 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Developers receive only a limited right to use Platform that cannot be transferred or sublicensed beyond Service Providers, as described in the Terms.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

We hereby grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license under the rights licensable by us to use the services and use Content from our services solely for your personal use...

Upwork Medium

We're happy for you to access our website and services...as long as you follow these terms of use and all of our other Terms of Service as they apply to you.

Wise Medium

Wise grants you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, royalty-free limited license to access and/or make personal use of the Wise Materials and Services.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable (except to Service Providers as described below), non-transferable, non-assignable license to use, access, and integrate with Platform...

— Excerpt from Meta's Meta Platform Policy

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Platform Policy
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
July 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-018243
Document ID
CA-D-00022
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0f3a6199ebdb94e2677c5851a3c7d36beb5c2fce993a456a57bfb7de8ad22b1a
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 09:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Platform Policy
Record ID: CA-P-018243
Captured: 2026-05-12 09:37:04 UTC
SHA-256: 0f3a6199ebdb94e2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-platform-policy/provision/CA-P-018243/limited-non-exclusive-license-to-use-platform/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Limited non-exclusive license to use Platform clause do?

The license is heavily restricted — it cannot be transferred, assigned, or sublicensed except to Service Providers — meaning developers have narrow rights that cannot be passed on or expanded outside those defined boundaries.

How does this clause affect you?

Developers receive only a limited right to use Platform that cannot be transferred or sublicensed beyond Service Providers, as described in the Terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 257 platforms. See the full comparison.

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