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The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot withdraw it after submission, and it extends to other users and business partners, not just Snapchat itself.
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The updated terms state that Snapchat may now require age verification before you use the Services, expanding on prior language that only referenced minimum age requirements. The terms also revise content moderation procedures, stating that Snap's decision to restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts is made in its sole discretion, though expanded appeal and complaint procedures are now described in more detail through the Snapchat Moderation, Enforcement, and Appeals Explainer and Support Site. The terms also add references to jurisdiction-specific online platform safety laws and direct users to the Transparency Hub for information on how Snap complies with those laws where applicable. You can review appeal options and compliance procedures through the resources linked in the Terms, and you may be able to challenge account restrictions if you believe they violate applicable law in your jurisdiction.
View change record →The reader permanently and irrevocably grants a broad, unrestricted license over their Public Content to Snapchat, its affiliates, other users of the Services, and Snapchat's business partners.
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The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot withdraw it after submission, and it extends to other users and business partners, not just Snapchat itself.
The reader permanently and irrevocably grants a broad, unrestricted license over their Public Content to Snapchat, its affiliates, other users of the Services, and Snapchat's business partners.
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