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The license is perpetual and irrevocable, meaning users cannot later withdraw permission for Patreon to use content already posted, and Patreon may sublicense that content to third parties.
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Content you post on Patreon is subject to a broad license that Patreon retains permanently and cannot be revoked, and which Patreon may extend to others.
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The license is perpetual and irrevocable, meaning users cannot later withdraw permission for Patreon to use content already posted, and Patreon may sublicense that content to third parties.
Content you post on Patreon is subject to a broad license that Patreon retains permanently and cannot be revoked, and which Patreon may extend to others.
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