HUGE warning about CapCut's new terms of service!

[T Boog]

 According to Google...

"CapCut claims broad usage rights: CapCut can use user content, including audio and voice recordings, for various purposes, including commercial use, such as advertising and promotional material. This license is perpetual, meaning CapCut retains these rights even if the user deletes their content or closes their account.

Waiver of rights: By agreeing to the terms, users waive certain rights, including the right to prior approval or credit for how their content is used.

Concerns for creators: These terms raise concerns for content creators who rely on licensing agreements, brand deals, or exclusivity, as CapCut can potentially use their content for commercial gain without further compensation or notification.

No opt-out: There is currently no way to opt out of these terms if you wish to use CapCut.

Alternatives: To avoid these issues, creators may consider switching to video editing tools with more creator-friendly policies or carefully reviewing the terms of service of any platform they use. 

Important note: While these terms grant CapCut broad rights, users still retain ownership of their content. However, the grant of a perpetual, worldwide, and royalty-free license significantly limits the user's control over how their content is used by CapCut."

[T Boog]

This is unbelievable! CapCut needs to be brought before congress. I don't understand how they are able to get away with these policies. It's outright evil.

[Wibbles]

1 hour ago, T Boog said:

I don't understand how they are able to get away with these policies. It's outright evil.

That's capitalism, baby!

[T Boog]

15 minutes ago, Wibbles said:

That's capitalism, baby!

I'm just hoping more people speak out against this. Esp musicians. I've now deleted CapCut from all three of my devices. If enough people buck this, they'll have to change their policy.

[Mr No Name]

China, go figure.

used to be what happens in America (bad thing) happens over here (Europe) in 5 years

now

China has jumped to the front of the queue to usher in the things that are too much even for America (but they would like to do)

5 years later America, 5 years after normalised to Europe.

 

go China.

[Shane_B.]

21 hours ago, Wibbles said:

That's capitalism, baby!

Uh ... I didn't know the Chinese were a capitalist nation.

[T Boog]

28 minutes ago, Mr No Name said:

China has jumped to the front of the queue to usher in the things that are too much even for America (but they would like to do)

Yeah, it's freaking unreal. If anyone has EVER made a video with one of their songs using CapCut and they made the mistake of checking the new user agreement, CapCut can now sell that song to anyone they choose and the artist gets nothing. They can even sell your song to a Satanic company to use in a sick advertisement and you can do absolutely nothing about it. And if you made a CapCut video that shows ur kids faces, CapCut can use and sell ur kids pictures & home videos to anyone they like. It's f**king unthinkable!

Edited 4 hours ago by T Boog

[mettelus]

Never heard of them, but that is a bit over the top. Another thing to bear in mind with ANY internet/international company is who they are and where they are located. If something falls into litigation and is based in a country that doesn't care (or if they have NO assets in the country filing the lawsuit - ByteDance does have TikTok (for now)), it can be a dead end even without them forcing the the user to sign an agreement. International litigation and enforcement can be a very slippery slope, so always be careful with whom you do business with.