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Submitted Ideas Perpetual License

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What it is

Any content a user submits to Progressive, including ideas, artwork, music, logos, photos, and videos, is subject to a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free worldwide license granted to Progressive to use, modify, publish, or exploit at its discretion.

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This analysis describes what Progressive'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)

This provision grants Progressive an unlimited license over submitted materials without time restriction, geographic limitation, or compensation obligation, covering a broad range of content categories including trademarks and music that may carry existing third-party IP rights.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement requires that any submission of ideas or creative materials to Progressive automatically grants the company a permanent, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and exploit those materials in any manner at its discretion, without compensation to the submitter.

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When you submit ideas or materials to Progressive ("Submissions"), such as for marketing, advertising, promotions, contests, products, services, devices, processes, trademarks, logos, artwork, music, photos, or videos, you grant to Progressive a perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide, royalty-free right and license to use, modify, publish, disclose, or exploit the Submission at Progressive's discretion.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Progressive Terms of Use
Entity
Progressive
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074296
Document ID
CA-D-00598
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
93bf237616c8eb80697a1b13366e4ad0aed47b204cf454a8dae7664c1876b3ce
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Progressive
Document: Progressive Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-074296
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:23:52 UTC
SHA-256: 93bf237616c8eb80…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/progressive/progressive-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-074296/submitted-ideas-perpetual-license/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Progressive's Submitted Ideas Perpetual License clause do?

This provision grants Progressive an unlimited license over submitted materials without time restriction, geographic limitation, or compensation obligation, covering a broad range of content categories including trademarks and music that may carry existing third-party IP rights.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement requires that any submission of ideas or creative materials to Progressive automatically grants the company a permanent, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and exploit those materials in any manner at its discretion, without compensation to the submitter.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Progressive?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Progressive.