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Virtual Items Policy

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What it is

Virtual Items Policy: This policy governs the access and use of Virtual Items (such as virtual coins and diamonds) on the Platform.

Why it matters

Virtual currency purchases on TikTok involve real money but carry no guarantee of refund, transferability, or real-world value, creating financial risk — particularly for minors who may make unauthorized in-app purchases.

Consumer impact

TikTok's Terms grant the platform a permanent, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use all content you post — including videos, messages, and AI prompts — to train machine learning models and develop new technologies, meaning you cannot revoke this right even if you delete your account or content. Users are also bound by a mandatory arbitration clause with a class action waiver, which means you cannot sue TikTok as part of a group if you believe your rights have been violated. You can delete your account and content via the in-app settings, but note that content already incorporated into other users' posts will remain publicly accessible.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces consumer protection standards for virtual currency purchases and has taken action against platforms for inadequate refund practices and unauthorized in-app purchases by minors.
    File a complaint →
  • CFPB
    The CFPB has issued guidance on digital wallet and stored value products and may have jurisdiction over TikTok's virtual coin ecosystem as a digital payment product.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
TikTok Terms of Service
Entity
TikTok
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002016
Document ID
CA-D-00032
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: TikTok | Document: TikTok Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-002016
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:11:40 UTC | SHA-256: d3539721aabef481…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tiktok/tiktok-terms-of-service/virtual-items-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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