When you submit content through Verizon's platforms or services, you grant Verizon a license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content.
This analysis describes what Verizon's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision defines the operational scope of Verizon's rights to user-submitted materials and establishes the legal framework governing content ownership and licensing. The clause determines whether users retain exclusive control over their submissions or grant Verizon permission to incorporate such content into service operations, marketing, or product development.
Removal suggests content and IP terms may have been relocated to online properties terms or eliminated due to reduced user-generated content on Verizon platforms.
View full change record →Any content you submit through Verizon's digital platforms — such as reviews, feedback, or other materials — may be used by Verizon royalty-free for commercial or promotional purposes. You retain ownership but grant broad usage rights.
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Where the law allows us to, we may use the content you and other users have posted for training or to help us to improve the way we filter content on our platform.
In accordance with applicable legal requirements, we may use your information to tailor and provide you with content and advertisements.
We may use your personal data to personalize your experience interacting with Content, including what Content we recommend, show, or don't show to you.
Broad content licensing clauses must be assessed against GDPR and state privacy frameworks where user-generated content may constitute personal data.
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This provision defines the operational scope of Verizon's rights to user-submitted materials and establishes the legal framework governing content ownership and licensing. The clause determines whether users retain exclusive control over their submissions or grant Verizon permission to incorporate such content into service operations, marketing, or product development.
Any content you submit through Verizon's digital platforms — such as reviews, feedback, or other materials — may be used by Verizon royalty-free for commercial or promotional purposes. You retain ownership but grant broad usage rights.
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