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Broad Irrevocable License Granted To xAI For User Content

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 257 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What right does xAI require users to grant it?
xAI requires users to grant it an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free, worldwide right to use, copy, store, modify, distribute, reproduce, publish, display in public forums, and aggregate User Content for any purpose.
Does xAI require users to grant it an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free, worldwide right to use, copy, store, modify, distribute, reproduce, publish, display in public forums, and aggregate User Content for any purpose?
xAI requires users to grant it an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free, worldwide right to use, copy, store, modify, distribute, reproduce, publish, display in public forums, and aggregate User Content for any purpose.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot reclaim rights to their content, and xAI can use it for any purpose without paying the user.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2585 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users permanently and irrevocably license their content to xAI for any purpose, with no compensation and no ability to revoke.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

You do not have any rights in relation to Member Content, and, unless expressly authorized by Tinder, you may only use Member Content to the extent that your use is consistent with our Services' purpose...

ActiveCampaign Medium

Except for the license you grant below, you retain all rights in and to your Marketing Content, as between you and ActiveCampaign.

Glassdoor Medium

We hereby grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license under the rights licensable by us to use the services and use Content from our services solely for your personal use...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You grant, an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free, and worldwide right to xAI to use, copy, store, modify, distribute, reproduce, publish, display in public forums...and aggregate your User Content...for any purpose

Excerpt from xAI's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
xAI Terms of Service
Entity
xAI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-040322
Document ID
CA-D-00327
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fbcda0ec0bb33eba1935039e132a19676af37212d42f1dfa3668d5a855803878
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 10:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: xAI
Document: xAI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-040322
Captured: 2026-05-08 10:51:01 UTC
SHA-256: fbcda0ec0bb33eba…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/xai/xai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-040322/broad-irrevocable-license-granted-to-xai-for-user-content/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does xAI's Broad Irrevocable License Granted To xAI For User Content clause do?

The license is irrevocable and perpetual, meaning users cannot reclaim rights to their content, and xAI can use it for any purpose without paying the user.

How does this clause affect you?

Users permanently and irrevocably license their content to xAI for any purpose, with no compensation and no ability to revoke.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 257 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with xAI?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by xAI.