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X (Twitter)

X Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

X (formerly Twitter) is a social media platform where users post, share, and view short-form content, images, video, and messages, and interact with other users publicly or privately.

Analyzed May 21, 2026

Summary

X's terms grant the company a broad license to use posted content, including for AI training, and share data extensively with advertisers and third-party partners, some of whom may use it for their own AI training if users don't opt out. Liability is capped at $100, class actions are waived, and the company can terminate accounts for broad discretionary reasons including "commercial inviability."

Category Breakdown

X collects extensive data including precise location (opt-in), biometric information, device address books, inferred identity via cross-device tracking, and content used for AI model training.

From: PRIVACY POLICYBased on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes.
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Data is shared with advertising partners for cross-context tracking and ad targeting, and third-party collaborators may use shared information for their own AI training purposes if the user does not opt out.

From: PRIVACY POLICYIf you do not opt out, in some instances the recipients of the information may use it for their own independent purposes in addition to those stated in X's Privacy Policy, including, for example, to train their artificial intelligence models, whether generative or otherwise.
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Users retain ownership of content but grant X a broad, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license for any purpose including AI/ML model training and distribution to third parties, without compensation.

From: TERMS OF SERVICEYou agree that this license includes the right for us to (i) analyze text and other information you provide and to otherwise provide, promote, and improve the Services, including, for example, for use with and training of our machine learning and artificial intelligence models, whether generative or another type
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X may terminate or suspend accounts at its convenience for reasons including prolonged inactivity or if continued service is deemed commercially unviable, with notice only made on a best-efforts basis.

From: TERMS OF SERVICETo the extent permitted by law, we may also terminate your account or cease providing you with all or part of the Services for any other reason or no reason at our convenience.
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Paid features are governed by separate Terms for Paid Services and subscriptions may auto-renew, but the main terms do not detail refund or cancellation friction specifics.

From: TERMS OF SERVICEIf you use paid features, products, or services of the Services, you agree to the applicable Terms for Paid Services (https://legal.x.com/purchaser-terms).
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