“you give us permission to use your name, profile image and username, in connection with ads, sponsored gifts, offers, and other branded or sponsored content that you interact with, without any compensation...”
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Users' identities can be associated with commercial content without their case-by-case consent and without payment, which affects how users may appear to be endorsing products or offers.
The updated terms restrict platform access for users under 14 in Florida, narrowing the age group that can use the full Platform to those 14 and older in that state. Users under 14 in Florida must use the separate Under 13 Experience, which limits data collection and includes additional safety protections. Additionally, the revised liability exemptions now explicitly state that TikTok is not liable for suspension or termination of accounts, meaning users cannot seek damages for account loss under the terms of service.
View change record →Your name, profile image, and username may appear in advertising or sponsored content connected to content you interact with, and you will receive no compensation for this use.
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"you give us permission to use your name, profile image and username, in connection with ads, sponsored gifts, offers, and other branded or sponsored content that you interact with, without any compensation...Excerpt from TikTok's Terms of Service
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Users' identities can be associated with commercial content without their case-by-case consent and without payment, which affects how users may appear to be endorsing products or offers.
Your name, profile image, and username may appear in advertising or sponsored content connected to content you interact with, and you will receive no compensation for this use.
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