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User-Generated Content Perpetual License

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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)

The provision establishes SIE's operational rights to incorporate user-generated content into commercial and non-commercial uses across all media formats without additional compensation or ongoing user consent. The perpetual and irrevocable nature means these rights remain in effect indefinitely and cannot be revoked by the user.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users grant SIE broad authorization to repurpose their content submissions, including derivative works and adaptations, across any platform or distribution channel. Users do not receive compensation for this use, and the license survives even if the user's account is terminated or the user attempts to withdraw consent.

How other platforms handle this

Airbnb Medium

By making available any Member Content on or through the Airbnb Platform, you hereby grant to Airbnb a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual (or for the term of the protection), sub-licensable and transferable license to such Member Content to access, use, store, copy, modif...

Google Medium

When you upload, submit, store, send, receive, or share content to or through our services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as those resulting from translations, adaptations or other changes we make so...

Udemy Medium

When you use our Services, you agree not to post, upload, publish, submit, or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates, or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights, or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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USER INFORMATION AND USER GENERATED CONTENT — By accepting this Agreement, you grant SIE a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display your user-generated content in any media.

— Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlayStation Terms of Service
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002940
Document ID
CA-D-00183
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ec7923ff1b914256702fd237da8ba06bb9e47f93821cc1e8bc3725d929cbb946
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-002940
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:02:00 UTC
SHA-256: ec7923ff1b914256…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-terms-of-service/user-generated-content-perpetual-license/
Accessed: June 10, 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 Perpetual License clause do?

The provision establishes SIE's operational rights to incorporate user-generated content into commercial and non-commercial uses across all media formats without additional compensation or ongoing user consent. The perpetual and irrevocable nature means these rights remain in effect indefinitely and cannot be revoked by the user.

How does this clause affect you?

Users grant SIE broad authorization to repurpose their content submissions, including derivative works and adaptations, across any platform or distribution channel. Users do not receive compensation for this use, and the license survives even if the user's account is terminated or the user attempts to withdraw consent.

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