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This license is broad and covers sublicensing to affiliated companies, meaning content you share on the platform could be used by related entities for purposes beyond what you originally intended.
Any content users post on Public.com, including investment commentary, profile information, or community posts, can be used, reproduced, and distributed by Public and its affiliates for business purposes under the license granted by these terms.
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