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User Generated Content License Grant

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What it is

The agreement includes a section governing user information and user generated content, under which users grant SIE a license to content they submit or generate through PlayStation Services. The specific license scope, including royalty-free and sublicensable terms, is addressed in Section 6 of the agreement.

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This analysis describes what Sony PlayStation'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the scope of the license SIE holds over content users create or submit through PlayStation Services, including potential sublicensability and royalty-free terms. The breadth of the license grant affects user rights to their own created content across PlayStation platform features.

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Interpretive note: The full text of the UGC license grant in Section 6 was not fully reproduced in the available document excerpt; the specific scope, duration, and sublicensing terms could not be directly verified from the provided text.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, content submitted or generated by users through PlayStation Services is subject to a license granted to SIE, the specific terms of which are set out in Section 6. Users retain underlying ownership of their content but grant SIE defined usage rights as specified in the agreement.

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USER INFORMATION AND USER GENERATED CONTENT

Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Terms of Service

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  • 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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Provision details

Document information
Document
PlayStation Terms of Service
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009069
Document ID
CA-D-00183
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3490f6cf4ee99b139d79e5abb20f589e230f0b4379012d6bbd4606c4d8130d38
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009069
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:02:03 UTC
SHA-256: 3490f6cf4ee99b13…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-009069/user-generated-content-license-grant/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sony PlayStation's User Generated Content License Grant clause do?

This provision establishes the scope of the license SIE holds over content users create or submit through PlayStation Services, including potential sublicensability and royalty-free terms. The breadth of the license grant affects user rights to their own created content across PlayStation platform features.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, content submitted or generated by users through PlayStation Services is subject to a license granted to SIE, the specific terms of which are set out in Section 6. Users retain underlying ownership of their content but grant SIE defined usage rights as specified in the agreement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Sony PlayStation?

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