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The clause establishes Threads' operational authority to moderate user-generated content and enforce compliance with stated guidelines, and permits removal of content based on policy violation, legal obligation, or Threads' belief that a violation has occurred.
The updated Terms of Use no longer include disclosures stating that conversations with AI systems may be used to train Meta AI models. References to separate Meta AI terms were also removed. The terms previously contained five sentences addressing AI training and data use that are no longer present.
View change record →The updated terms add explicit language requiring users to agree to Meta's AI terms as a condition of service use. The agreement now states that interactions with AI features will be used to improve AI systems at Meta. This establishes that continued use of Threads constitutes acceptance of Meta's separate AI terms, which are referenced but not fully detailed in the Terms of Use excerpt. Users should review Meta's AI terms to understand what specific AI features are covered and what data is collected from those interactions.
View change record →Users must adhere to the platform's Community Guidelines as a condition of service use, and Threads retains discretionary authority to remove user content based on its assessment of policy compliance or legal requirements. Content removal is not contingent on prior notice or user opportunity to remediate.
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You agree to comply with our Usage Policies, which are incorporated into these Terms. You may not use our Services to develop or train competing AI models, to generate content that violates our policies, or for any illegal purpose. Violation of our Usage Policies may result in suspension or terminat...
You will comply with, and ensure that your Applications comply with, all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights (including privacy laws, intellectual property laws, and export control laws). You must not use the services to develop or provide applications that would infringe or violate...
Restricted Content includes clear violations of our Content Policy or applicable laws, and is subject to immediate action. Content designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems or devices. Content that attempts to transmit or generate malicious code (e.g., malware, trojans, vir...
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The clause establishes Threads' operational authority to moderate user-generated content and enforce compliance with stated guidelines, and permits removal of content based on policy violation, legal obligation, or Threads' belief that a violation has occurred.
Users must adhere to the platform's Community Guidelines as a condition of service use, and Threads retains discretionary authority to remove user content based on its assessment of policy compliance or legal requirements. Content removal is not contingent on prior notice or user opportunity to remediate.
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