Users who submit any content to Target, including reviews, photos, and comments, grant Target and its affiliates a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display that content worldwide in any media.
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This provision establishes that any content submitted through Target's platform is subject to a broad license that is perpetual and irrevocable, meaning the license cannot be withdrawn after submission. The sublicensable nature of the license permits Target to extend these rights to affiliated entities and third parties.
Interpretive note: The interaction between the irrevocable license grant and GDPR right-to-erasure obligations for EU-connected users creates interpretive uncertainty regarding the practical enforceability of the perpetual license in those jurisdictions.
Target updated its Terms and Conditions on June 10, 2026, modifying provisions related to dispute resolution, account management, and service usage. The updated terms continue to include arbitration agreements, class action waivers, and jury trial waivers as part of the dispute resolution framework. The extent to which individual provisions were modified materially cannot be assessed from the available diff; consumers should review the complete updated Terms and Conditions at Target.com to understand specific changes to provisions affecting their rights.
View change record →Target removed specific language that explained how Target Circle Bonus rewards are earned, calculated, and reflected in customer accounts across different purchase methods (online, in-store, Same Day Delivery, Order Pickup, Drive Up). Previously, the terms clarified that online orders counted as one transaction unless they included Target Plus items or used Same Day Delivery, and specified timing for when bonuses would appear (24 hours for in-store, upon shipment/pickup/delivery for online). Without this clarity, customers must now rely on in-app displays or support channels to understand exactly how their purchases contribute to bonus eligibility, which may create confusion about reward calculation or disputes over earned benefits.
View change record →Target's updated Terms and Conditions now include explicit governance for its Target Circle loyalty program and Target Circle 360 membership. The updated terms establish that membership is voluntary and that by joining or continuing to use the program, members agree to Target Circle-specific terms and the Privacy Policy in effect at that time. The terms authorize Target to update the Target Circle Terms, the Target App, or the website at any time without advance notice, with continued program participation constituting acceptance of those updates. You can choose not to join Target Circle or can stop participating in the program to avoid binding yourself to these updated terms.
View change record →Under this clause, any review, photo, or other content submitted by a user to Target becomes subject to a license that permits Target and its affiliates to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute that content globally in perpetuity and without compensation. The irrevocable nature of the license means the user cannot withdraw permission after submission.
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"By submitting content to Target, you grant Target and its affiliates a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.Excerpt from Target's Terms and Conditions
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates FTC guidance on endorsements and testimonials, which requires that user reviews used in advertising contexts reflect genuine consumer experiences and that any material connections be disclosed.
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This provision establishes that any content submitted through Target's platform is subject to a broad license that is perpetual and irrevocable, meaning the license cannot be withdrawn after submission. The sublicensable nature of the license permits Target to extend these rights to affiliated entities and third parties.
Under this clause, any review, photo, or other content submitted by a user to Target becomes subject to a license that permits Target and its affiliates to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute that content globally in perpetuity and without compensation. The irrevocable nature of the license means the user cannot withdraw permission after submission.
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