Terms Watch

Added legal bases tables for Legal Obligation and Consent, state-specific disclosures for California and other US states, and a dedicated section for Brazilian users under LGPD.

Removed sections for California, US State, and Brazilian users, including rights under CCPA and LGPD. Also removed the 'Changes to This Policy' and 'Contact Us' sections.

The effective date was removed. The Third-Party Services section was expanded to include additional services and features. The Termination section now allows for subscription or account cancellation and changed the inactivity period from over a year to more than 120 days.

Replaced "Rules" with "Community Standards" throughout the document. Added an in-app flow option for updating phone numbers. Expanded the content moderation section with details on automated tools, human review, and specific provisions for EU users under the Digital Services Act.

The effective date changed from July 8, 2026 to September 10, 2026. Added supplemental disclosures for residents of the Republic of Korea, including details on data collection, processing delegation, and overseas data transfers.

Added South Korea to the list of countries where smoking alternative ads are permitted and added specific restrictions for advertising in South Korea.

Added a policy stating Instagram may require identity verification to use certain products and features, and may restrict or disable accounts if verification is not completed.

Added a policy stating that identity verification may be required to use certain products and features, and failure to comply may result in restricted access or a disabled account.

Added new OpenAI cookies for service functionality and new Snapchat cookies for marketing measurement.

Added a new section for Financial Plugins and ChatGPT for Financial Services, stating they are for informational purposes only and that OpenAI does not provide financial advice.

Added new terms effective October 9, 2026. The license you grant X now explicitly includes using your content to train AI models. Added liquidated damages for scraping and a new limitations period for filing claims. Updated X Corp.'s registered office address.

Renamed the "Fraud, Scams, and Deceptive Practices" section to "Prohibited Commercial Practices".

Renamed the "Fraud, Scams, and Deceptive Practices" section to "Prohibited Commercial Practices" and added a new "Prohibited Documents and Financial Services" section under "Restricted Goods and Services".

Removed the "Unacceptable Business Practices" section. Added a "Prohibited Documents and Financial Services" section restricting ads for fake documents, money muling, and money laundering.

Renamed the "Fraud, Scams, and Deceptive Practices" policy to "Prohibited Commercial Practices" and rewrote its rationale. Added a new "Prohibited Documents and Financial Services" section to the Restricted Goods and Services policy, detailing rules on fake documents, money laundering, and more.

Expanded device and usage data collection to include interactions with websites and apps. Removed Copilot from the list of services available to child accounts. Updated details on how Copilot uses conversation history for personalization and removed references to Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Added sections on how information is used, shared, and protected. Added details on user rights, international data transfers, and specific provisions for users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, California, other US states, and Brazil.

Added a new tracker named 'x-workload-version' used for skew protection during service deploys.

Added detailed tables explaining data use by legal basis (Contract, Legitimate Interest, Legal Obligation, Consent). Added new sections with specific rights and information for users in California, other US states, and Brazil.

Removed detailed tables explaining the legal basis for data processing, including Performance of Contract, Legitimate Interest, Legal Obligation, and Consent. Also removed sections with additional information for users in California, other US states, and Brazil.

Added sections for California, other US states, and Brazilian users detailing their specific privacy rights. Added a 'Consent' section explaining how data is used for personalization, advertising, and research. Added 'Changes to This Policy' and 'Contact Us' sections.

The effective date changed to September 3, 2026. The "Memory" feature is now called "Knowledge Base," and it will not seek to store sensitive data included in user input.

Added a class action waiver to the governing law section. Updated arbitration rules to specify that claims can arise before the agreement existed, require disclosure of arbitration funding, and clarify that Spotify can also opt cases out of mass arbitration.

Updated monetization rules for violent content, changing the time window for graphic gameplay violence from 15 seconds to 7 seconds. Modified policies for content featuring recreational drugs and drug trade organizations.

Added links for Digital Services Act and Terrorist Content Online reports. Removed a section explaining the Terrorist Content Online Transparency Report and links to the 2024 and 2025 reports.

Added sections with specific privacy information and rights for users in California, other US states, and Brazil. Added a section on policy changes and updated contact information.

Added a rule restricting content that depicts, promotes, or encourages participation in mid-risk viral challenges to users 18 and over.

Added a restriction for content depicting, promoting, or encouraging participation in mid-risk viral challenges, limiting it to viewers 18 and older.

Added a comprehensive usage policy outlining scope, principles, prohibited content and activities, enforcement, and reporting procedures. Prohibited activities include illegal acts, CSAM, hate speech, misinformation, and security violations.

A comprehensive Data Processing Addendum was added, outlining definitions, roles, obligations for data processing, security measures, subprocessors, international data transfers, audits, and specific terms for CCPA.

Added a comprehensive Cookie Policy detailing the use of technically required, analytics, and marketing cookies from providers like Cloudflare, Google, Posthog, X, and Meta. The policy also explains how users can manage their cookie preferences.

Added comprehensive Commercial Terms of Service, including sections on product access, use restrictions, data ownership, confidentiality, indemnification, liability, fees, privacy, and mobile application terms.

The document was populated with a full privacy policy, including details on data collection, usage, retention, sharing, user rights, and specific disclosures for U.S. users. (Note: May be tracking system issue)

Added comprehensive terms for EEA consumers, including sections on subscriptions, data usage, third-party connectors, mobile apps, and country-specific terms for France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Belgium.

Updated the effective date from November 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026. Removed sections on arbitration, minimum eligibility, payments, taxes, indemnity, invalid activity, and anti-corruption, deferring to the new Snap Creator Payment Terms.

Removed sections detailing rights for users in California, other US states, and Brazil. Also removed the 'Changes to This Policy' and 'Contact Us' sections.

The effective date changed to September 1, 2026. Added dispute resolution terms requiring Texas courts or arbitration and a class action waiver. Added company address and updated terms for Beta Modes, AI-generated disclosures, and the limitations period for state law claims.

Removed sections on International Data Transfers, EU/UK/Swiss Data Privacy Frameworks, and additional information for users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, California, other US states, and Brazil. Also removed the 'Changes to This Policy' and 'Contact Us' sections.

Added a rule against imagery of physical fights outside of a sports context. Added rules for fan, satire, and parody accounts, requiring them to disclose their unofficial status.

Removed references to 'Automated Data Collection Terms' and the requirement to comply with them when collecting information in an automated way.

Added a new section on fan, satire, and parody accounts, requiring them to clearly disclose their unofficial status to avoid restriction or removal.

Added terms for a "Coding Harness Subscription" to access services, including details on fees, usage allowances, and how disputes are handled for subscribers.

Added a rule prohibiting imagery of physical fights between two or more people, except in a sports context.

Added details on user rights under Brazil's LGPD, international data transfers, and contact information for Data Protection Officers in Brazil, the EEA, and the UK.

Removed sections detailing LGPD rights for Brazilian users, international data transfers, the Data Protection Officer, policy changes, and contact information.

The effective date changed from August 24, 2026 to August 26, 2026. The cookie list was expanded to include new essential, analytics, marketing, and fraud detection cookies from xAI, OneTrust, Castle, Mixpanel, and Braze.

Added a summary for the Sora discontinuation, covering content exports, data deletion, refunds, credits, and the API shutdown.

Added a notice that the Community Guidelines will be updated on September 24, 2026.

The company name referenced in the guidelines was changed from 'xAI' to 'SpaceXAI' throughout the document.

The company name has been updated from xAI to SpaceXAI throughout the policy.

The company name has been updated from X.AI LLC to SpaceXAI LLC throughout the policy. The effective date changed from April 4, 2026 to August 24, 2026.

The effective date changed from June 26, 2026 to August 24, 2026. The company name was updated from xAI to SpaceXAI throughout the document.

Added collection of ad history and interests for Free and Go users. Added receiving information from advertisers and data partners to measure ad effectiveness. Added a new purpose for using personal data to personalize ads for Free and Go users. Expanded the legal basis table with details on processing for personalized and generic ads.

Added information on exercising privacy rights, CCPA metrics, and a new section for Brazilian users detailing rights under LGPD, the data controller, international data transfers, and DPO contact information. Also added sections on policy changes and contact details.

The effective date changed from August 12, 2026 to August 24, 2026. Added new cookies for Google Ads, Twitter (X), TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, Reddit Ads, and Snap Ads. Expanded the domains for several existing cookies.

Removed sections on exercising rights, CCPA metrics, Brazilian user rights under LGPD, policy changes, and contact information for the US, EEA, UK, and Brazil.

Removed detailed tables on legal bases for data processing for EEA/Swiss/UK users. Also removed sections with additional information for users in California, other US states, and Brazil, as well as the 'Changes to This Policy' and 'Contact Us' sections.

Added a requirement for users in Brazil between the minimum age and the age of legal majority to obtain a judicial permit to produce monetized or sponsored content.

Added clarification that services are for commercial use unless specified otherwise. Expanded the definition of Inputs and added restrictions against selling or transferring API keys. Added a clause prohibiting reselling or providing access to services on a standalone basis.

Added details on how advertising is displayed in public channels, bots, stories, and search results. Advertising can now be targeted based on language, approximate location (country/city from IP or phone number), and the topics of channels a user follows.

Updated country-specific advertising guidelines, changing rules for ads from "Shopping Ads" to all ads. Added or removed prohibitions and restrictions for numerous categories including alcohol, healthcare, financial services, and pharmacies in many countries.

The effective date changed from November 3, 2025 to August 21, 2026. Added collection of ID, birth year, and location for account recovery. Added collection of government ID name and phone number for identity verification. Added age enforcement as a use of data.

Added extensive details on information collection, including for non-account holders, interactions with AI features, and data from partners. The policy was restructured with new sections and examples for clarity on data use, sharing, and user controls.

Removed the contact phone number from the 'How to Contact Us' section.

The full Community Guidelines have been published, replacing a 404 error page. The new guidelines have an effective date of September 13, 2025 and cover topics including safety, content moderation, authenticity, and account enforcement. (Note: May be tracking system issue)

Added information for Brazilian users under the LGPD, including rights, international data transfers, and a Data Protection Officer. Added details on exercising rights via an authorized agent and a link to CCPA metrics. Added contact information for users in Brazil.

Removed sections on exercising privacy rights, CCPA metrics, additional information for Brazilian users, policy changes, and contact information for the US, EEA, UK, and Brazil.

Updated the contact email for policy exceptions from aup-exceptions@meta.com to aup_exceptions@meta.com.

In the list of Connected Apps available on Android mobile devices, "Utilities" was changed to "Device assistance".

The title changed to 'Supplemental Terms of Use' and the effective date was updated to August 18, 2026. The terms now apply to the Copilot app and Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365, but not for work or school accounts. A Microsoft account is now required to use Copilot.

Added a banner about updates to the consumer Privacy Notice and removed the "Last updated" date from the document.

The legal entity changed from X.AI LLC to SpaceXAI LLC. The governing law changed from Tennessee to Texas, and the venue changed from Wichita/Tarrant County to exclusively Wichita County. The limitations period for claims was extended from one year to two years and one day.

The company name changed from xAI to SpaceXAI throughout the document. The effective date was updated to August 14, 2026. The restriction on developing competing services was expanded to include assisting others and competing indirectly.

Added Google marketing measurement cookies GBRAID and WBRAID.

Removed a notice that a new policy will take effect on February 16, 2026.

Added a hotline for Colorado law enforcement personnel to submit inquiries, with responses provided via email to an authenticated law enforcement address.

Updated how Twitch uses personal information to include testing and improving technology like machine learning and AI, and to develop or deploy generative AI models and services.

Added a requirement for users in Brazil between the minimum age and the age of majority to obtain a judicial permit for monetized content. Expanded the list of entities not eligible to use monetization tools to include politicians, campaign committees, and government entities.

The effective date changed from August 11, 2026 to August 12, 2026. The domains for Google (GA4) cookies were updated from '.grok.com' to '.grok.com, x.ai, accounts.x.ai'.

Updated the effective date from August 10, 2026 to August 11, 2026. Added a new way to adjust cookie preferences on x.ai by clicking 'Privacy choices' in the footer.

The effective date changed from July 2, 2026 to August 10, 2026. The domains for Meta Ads, Google Ads, and Twitter (X) cookies were expanded to include x.ai and console.x.ai.

Added a section explaining data handling for the 'Speak to Window' feature on Gemini for macOS, which captures audio and the active window to process instructions.

Added a clause stating the English language version of the guidelines is the version of reference and prevails in case of discrepancies with translations.

The effective date changed to August 5, 2026. The definition of Customer Data was expanded. The policy on using data for training was updated, including for Labs and Preview Models. Breach of confidentiality was removed as an exception to the limitation of liability.

Updated the 'Death & tragedy' section for content that can earn ad revenue, allowing for the direct display of the moment of death in certain educational, documentary, or journalistic contexts.

Added Malaysia as a server location. Expanded data collection for security and anti-fraud purposes, including SIM card, mobile carrier, and WiFi information. Updated data sharing practices with related group companies and data transfer mechanisms for EEA/UK users.

The effective date changed to September 21, 2026. Added that Snap may require age verification and may lock or delete underage accounts. Updated content moderation, safety, and dispute resolution sections, including changes to arbitration fees.

Expanded the definition of Services to include Meta Materials and prohibited uses to include Outputs, Actions, and Integrated Products. Added and expanded prohibitions related to fundamental rights, cybersecurity, professional practices, and the operation of AI agents.

Introduced tiers for services: "Standard Services" and "Discounted Services". Content from Discounted Services may be used for training, while content from Standard Services will not. Added terms for "Downloadable Materials" and a new Exhibit B for EU/UK consumer rights.

The effective date changed from September 21, 2026 to April 7, 2025. The age requirement clause was updated, and sections on content moderation and arbitration fees were modified.

Updated the location of X Corp. from Bastrop, Texas to Austin, Texas, including the mailing address for legal policy matters.

The effective date changed to 21 September 2026. Added that information may be used to estimate, infer, or verify age. Added that automated tools may be used to detect violations and confirm age-appropriate use.

Updated the effective date to September 21, 2026. Added language about age verification and responding to EU governmental requests for user information. Modified sections on content moderation, appeals, and arbitration fees.