What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'IN_APP', 'recipient': 'https://app.runwayml.com', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': 'Regularly download and save your generated Outputs and uploaded assets from your Runway account, as you have no ownership interest in the account itself and Runway may terminate it at any time.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'FTC Act Section 5 applies where account termination without notice or recourse may constitute an unfair practice against consumers.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this No User Ownership of Account clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

No User Ownership of Account — Runway

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What it is

You do not own your Runway account — Runway does. If Runway terminates your account, you have no property right to reclaim it or its contents.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who invest significant time and creative assets in their Runway account have no property interest in that account — Runway can terminate it without providing any ownership-based remedy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Export Your Data

Regularly download and save your generated Outputs and uploaded assets from your Runway account, as you have no ownership interest in the account itself and Runway may terminate it at any time.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This means Runway can terminate your account at any time without owing you compensation for the account itself, and you have no legal property claim to recover it.

View original clause language

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, you acknowledge and agree that you shall have no ownership or other property interest in your Account or API keys, and you further acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to your Account or API keys are and shall forever be owned by and inure to the benefit of Company.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Account ownership disclaimers in digital services implicate general contract law principles regarding unconscionability, as well as consumer protection laws in jurisdictions that recognize digital property rights. The EU's Digital Markets Act (Regulation 2022/1925) and GDPR Art. 20 (data portability) provide some countervailing rights for EU users. CCPA §1798.100 grants California residents the right to access personal information stored in their accounts. FTC Act Section 5 applies where account termination without recourse may constitute an unfair practice.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

FTC Act Section 5 applies where account termination without notice or recourse may constitute an unfair practice against consumers.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Runway Terms of Service

Entity

Runway

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004086

Document ID

CA-D-00447

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://runwayml.com/terms-of-use

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SHA-256

d5dce5af50cf7ab3b94f4293f7cb5bf523711ca5db7c8fa4509ce973a3b893f7

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Runway | Document: Runway Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-004086
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:00:11 UTC | SHA-256: d5dce5af50cf7ab3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-terms-of-service/no-user-ownership-of-account/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

No User Ownership of Account