We can take enforcement action against you if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these terms. We reserve the right to audit your use of platform data and to suspend or terminate your access to our platform at any time.
This gives Meta enormous unilateral power over developers — any business that has built a product dependent on Facebook's API could have its access cut off without recourse, which is an unusual and significant commercial risk.
Meta's Platform Terms directly affect consumers because they determine what third-party apps and developers can do with personal data obtained from Facebook or Instagram, including profile information, friend lists, and activity data. The terms prohibit developers from selling platform data or using it for surveillance, but enforcement depends on developer compliance rather than Meta directly protecting users. You can review and remove third-party apps that have access to your Facebook account by visiting Facebook Settings, then 'Apps and Websites', to revoke permissions for any app you no longer trust or use.