When you upload anything to Skillshare — videos, projects, comments, or other content — you give Skillshare a permanent, free license to use, copy, modify, and distribute that content through their services.
Any content you upload to Skillshare — including class videos, student projects, or written contributions — is subject to a permanent license that Skillshare can sublicense to others, and this right survives account deletion, meaning creators cannot fully reclaim control over their uploaded materials.
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Compare across platforms →This license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning Skillshare can continue to use your uploaded content even if you later delete it or close your account, which raises significant concerns for creators who want to retain control over their work.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly conflicts with GDPR Art. 17 (right to erasure) for EU/EEA users, as a claim of irrevocable license may prevent full compliance with erasure requests for user-uploaded content. It also engages GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (contractual necessity as lawful basis) and Art. 7 (consent conditions). CCPA §1798.105 (right to deletion) creates a similar tension for California residents. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §101 et seq.) governs the underlying IP rights being licensed. The FTC and EU data protection authorities (e.g., Irish DPC) are primary enforcement authorities.
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