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The clause establishes that content collection occurs at an earlier stage in the user workflow than publication, enabling the service to process and analyze content inputs before the user makes final disposition decisions about that content.
Users operating the service accept that unpublished or unsaved content created within the platform is subject to collection and processing by TikTok for the stated functional and recommendation purposes, regardless of whether the user completes the upload or publication workflow.
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"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"
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The clause establishes that content collection occurs at an earlier stage in the user workflow than publication, enabling the service to process and analyze content inputs before the user makes final disposition decisions about that content.
Users operating the service accept that unpublished or unsaved content created within the platform is subject to collection and processing by TikTok for the stated functional and recommendation purposes, regardless of whether the user completes the upload or publication workflow.
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