Terms Watch

Vibe either introduced new Acceptable Use Policy or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Vibe either introduced new Data Processor Agreement or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Vibe either introduced new Trackers Policy or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Vibe either introduced new Commercial Terms or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Vibe either introduced new Privacy Policy or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Vibe either introduced new Terms of Service or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Modified the condition for acting on a DMCA notification from 'valid' to 'complete'.

Expanded the definition of "Apps" to include "plugins" and specified that plugins may contain Apps SDK apps and custom skills.

Updated the data protection representative and Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the EU and UK from Perplexity AI and TrustKeith Ltd to VeraSafe, and added a direct link for data privacy requests.

Added an FAQ section explaining that external brand deal links in Shorts may be removed if they fail an automated safety check or are flagged for a policy violation.

Added prohibitions on creating adult sexual imagery, cloning voices/likenesses without consent, and specific biometric surveillance practices. Added rules for operating AI agents and a process for requesting exceptions to the policy.

The service was renamed from Llama API to Meta Model API. New sections were added for Paid and Unpaid Services, with different content usage rights for each. The age requirement was raised from the age of majority to 18. New restrictions were added, including a prohibition on using outputs to train competing models.

Expanded the description of how models are trained, including adding a new section detailing the stages of training. Updated the sources of personal data for model training, adding details on ClaudeBot, third-party datasets, and internally generated data.

Added trackers lsid, loauth_state, loauth_verifier, and loauth_return for domains studio.x.com and localizer.x.com, related to Google OAuth sign-in and CSRF protection.

Updated the recipient for DMCA Counter Notifications from '[us/our Designated Copyright Agent]' to 'us'.

Added email address to account creation data. Added inference of likely gender from profile information for ad targeting. Added receiving hashed phone numbers from advertisers for ad matching. The data controller's registered office address was updated.

Added new policies for using music in Facebook Live broadcasts, including minimizing duration and requiring rights holder approval. Added a list of content formats that cannot be monetized, such as static videos and engagement bait.

The policy was restructured and rewritten, changing from a numbered list format to a table-based format detailing data collection contexts and purposes. The effective date was removed and replaced with a 'Last updated' date. Sections on the Comet browser were added.

The effective date changed to August 17, 2026. Added provisions for parent-managed accounts for users under 13 and clarified that children can manage their own accounts when they reach the minimum age.

The effective date changed to July 2, 2026. Added information collection for guest users, usernames, age, and parent supervision. Added a digital age verification provider and expanded on information shared with Meta for backups and subscription features.

Effective date changed to July 1, 2026. Added that users may have different feature experiences if they share less information. Added that public content can be reshared by others. Added that information may be collected from app store APIs. Added a new section for Brazilian users.

Removed the 'Streaks' in-app purchase section and added a 'No Ads' subscription, currently for US users. Modified the account suspension policy from a 3-strike rule to a more general one, and changed the company's registered address.

Removed the deprecated section on 'Products or Services in Violation of Trade Policies'.

The effective date changed from June 12, 2026 to July 1, 2026. The privacy request metrics were updated for the 2025 calendar year, modifying the number of requests received, complied with, and denied, along with average response times.

Added Gemini app on macOS to the list of Gemini Apps. Added that the beta Gemini Spark feature on macOS can interact with local files in connected folders and will lose access if turned off.

Added that data from third-party services like Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tools may be collected. Added a warning about connecting custom third-party MCP servers. Added information about using temporary chats to control data use for model improvement.

The document was translated from German to English. Processing locations were updated from country names in German (e.g., 'USA', 'Dänemark') to English (e.g., 'United States', 'Denmark').

Removed sora.chatgpt.com and videos.openai.com from several cookie domains. Changed the domain for Swoogo cookies from devday.openai.com to events.openai.com. Added a Google cookie for service functionality and removed two Google Analytics cookies.

Workspace admins can now view, access, export, and delete end user conversations. Admins, not end users, control data retention. Data may be retained if reasonably necessary to protect services or third parties from harm.

Removed the data control for personalizing ads. Modified the example for notifying parents/guardians of teen users from notifying authorities to just notifying parents/guardians.

Added sections for Licensed Materials, ChatGPT Sites, and OpenAI Academy. The OpenAI Academy section notes that activity may be shared with an organization's administrators if an associated account is used.

Added a requirement for creators to disclose when content is generated or meaningfully altered with AI, clarifying that impersonation policies still apply.

The policy was substantially rewritten and reorganized for clarity. New sections were added for Artificial Intelligence/Copilot, Storage and Processing, Advertising, and Diagnostic Data. The previous U.S. State Data Privacy section was removed and integrated elsewhere.

Added a rule against using AI to copy a person's voice or likeness for impersonation. Added 'Views from signed-out users' to the list of features that may be turned off for content depicting minors.

Added a notice that as of 22 May 2024, these Generative AI Additional Terms of Service no longer apply and are superseded by the main Google Terms of Service, unless for business partners with specific agreements.

Updated terminology for ad revenue states, changing from 'may earn limited or no ad revenue' to 'will receive limited ad earnings' or 'will receive no ad earnings' across multiple policy sections.

Added a notice of a future Terms of Service update effective 30 July 2026. The definition of 'commercial guarantee' was modified.

Added a sentence with a link to a summary of the terms.

The effective date changed to June 11, 2026. The product 'Le Chat' was renamed to 'Vibe'. The method for reporting violations was updated from email to a web form.

Added rules for Direct Messages, Stories, Lounges, and Shop/Commerce. New prohibited content categories include non-consensual intimate imagery and synthetic/manipulated media. The policy for permanent user removal was expanded and the web-only filter policy was updated.

The governing entity changed from Parler Technologies, Inc. to Sovren Technologies, Inc. Added new sections for Direct Messages, Stories, Lounges, Shop/Commerce, Guest Access, SMS Invitations, and Account Deletion. Expanded policies on Boosted Posts, Tipping, and CSAE.

Company name changed to Sovren Technologies, Inc. Added sections on data collection for Direct Messages, Stories, and Lounges. Expanded user rights for state and EEA residents, including rights to know, delete, and opt-out. Age requirement changed from 18 to 13.

Added a link to a summary of the terms and removed the 'Other ways to get help' section.

Changed the name of the linked policy from "Spam, deceptive practices & scams policies" to "Spam policy".

The effective date changed to June 12, 2026. Added a 'Third-Party Links' section. Added collection of Precise Location Data and Customer Service Data. Updated the definition of tailored advertising and how data is used for it. Added data disclosures to advertising partners.

Updated the contact email for regulatory inquiries and for the representative in Korea from dataprotection@wechat.com to dataprotection@corp.wechat.com.

Effective date changed to July 8, 2026. Added collection of Study Participation and Verification Data, which may include biometric data. Expanded how Inputs, Outputs, and third-party integrations are handled. Added research publications as a data disclosure category.

The effective date changed from March 26, 2026 to June 8, 2026. Added information on data collection for optional subscription features, such as Meta One, including Device and Connection Information and User Choices.

Removed the 'Documentation Index' section and its associated link from multiple developer documents.

Updated the account deletion process. Data will now be kept for 30 days before permanent deletion, changing from being effective immediately.

Added a rule for AI-generated content made with generic templates. The policy now specifies that the substance of each video should be 'materially varied' instead of 'relatively varied' and changed references from 'ad revenue' to 'ad earnings'.