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License to Publicly Posted User Content

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What it is

When you post content publicly on Runway, you grant the company a broad, permanent license to reproduce, modify, distribute, and make money from that content in any current or future media format.

This analysis describes what Runway'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)

The license granted over publicly posted content is stated as irrevocable and perpetual, covering derivative works and revenue-generating uses, which means Runway retains these rights even if you delete the content or close your account.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Content submitted publicly through Runway's services is subject to an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license that authorizes Runway to reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, and derive revenue from that content, including in future media formats not yet developed.

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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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However, when you submit Your Content to be publicly posted on or in the Services, including when you Make Available Content for access or use by other users, you represent that you own and/or have a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right (including any moral rights) and license to use, license, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, derive revenue or other remuneration from, and communicate to the public, perform and display Your Content (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, for the full term of any worldwide intellectual property right that may exist in Your Content.

Excerpt from Runway's Terms of Service

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
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    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Runway Terms of Service
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012062
Document ID
CA-D-00447
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f61bc8f1c369ee9fe332bd6af81c79657147cd571ee3f7f9a048d9267f4c00eb
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:34 UTC
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Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-012062
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:34:57 UTC
SHA-256: f61bc8f1c369ee9f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-012062/license-to-publicly-posted-user-content/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Runway's License to Publicly Posted User Content clause do?

The license granted over publicly posted content is stated as irrevocable and perpetual, covering derivative works and revenue-generating uses, which means Runway retains these rights even if you delete the content or close your account.

How does this clause affect you?

Content submitted publicly through Runway's services is subject to an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license that authorizes Runway to reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, and derive revenue from that content, including in future media formats not yet developed.

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 Runway?

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