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Broad Content License Grant

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What it is

Anything you upload or share on RapidAPI can be used, copied, adapted, and distributed by RapidAPI worldwide, for free, and they can allow others to do the same.

This analysis describes what RapidAPI'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 license is broad and includes sublicensing rights, meaning RapidAPI could authorize third parties to use your submitted content, potentially including API documentation, code samples, or business data you upload to the platform.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 15, 2026

The updated terms establish a new GenAI Features category available through the Service and specify the operational and liability framework governing their use. GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is, as available' basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose. Under the revised terms, users assume sole responsibility for evaluating and verifying any outputs generated by GenAI Features before taking action based on them. Where chatbot functionality is included, the terms specify that chatbot responses are informational only, may be inaccurate or incomplete, and users must not submit personal data to chatbots. RapidAPI disclaims all liability for losses arising from reliance on GenAI or chatbot outputs.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1689 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Content you submit to RapidAPI, including API documentation, descriptions, or other materials, may be used, modified, and redistributed by RapidAPI and its sublicensees globally without additional compensation to you.

How other platforms handle this

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Leonardo AI Medium

Paid Subscribers can select whether Content is public or private.

Tinder Medium

If Your Content is prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction where our Services are available, we may remove it even if it is not illegal in your location.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By submitting, posting or displaying Content on or through the Services, you grant RapidAPI a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display and distribute such Content in any and all media or distribution methods.

Excerpt from RapidAPI's Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad content licensing clauses are common in platform agreements and are generally enforceable under US copyright law, provided the user actually owns the content being licensed.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

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European Union
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006575
Document ID
CA-D-00679
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bef64197aebb0347394b2e248a2c8c8790c7bc600f721280ffa67691e34b8085
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 11:40 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-006575
Captured: 2026-05-08 11:40:10 UTC
SHA-256: bef64197aebb0347…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-006575/broad-content-license-grant/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RapidAPI's Broad Content License Grant clause do?

This license is broad and includes sublicensing rights, meaning RapidAPI could authorize third parties to use your submitted content, potentially including API documentation, code samples, or business data you upload to the platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Content you submit to RapidAPI, including API documentation, descriptions, or other materials, may be used, modified, and redistributed by RapidAPI and its sublicensees globally without additional compensation to you.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 262 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with RapidAPI?

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