Instagram vs TikTok: whose terms are worse?

You agree to defend and indemnify TikTok against any claims or damages arising from your use of the Platform.

Instagram uses your personal data to show you ads that are more relevant to you. They don't sell your personal data, but they do use it to help advertisers understand their audience.

When you post content on Instagram, you grant them a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use it. This means they can use, distribute, and display your content without paying you.

When you create content on TikTok, you grant them a license to use it. This license is non-exclusive, irrevocable, and royalty-free.

If you have a dispute with TikTok, you must try to resolve it informally first, and you must do so within 1 year of the event.

Instagram can change their Terms of Use at any time, and if you continue to use the service, you'll be bound by the updated terms.

TikTok can change these Terms at any time. If you don't like the changes, you can stop using the Platform.

If Instagram's service causes you any financial losses, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. They also don't guarantee their service will be safe and secure or work perfectly all the time.

TikTok doesn't guarantee the Platform will work perfectly or be safe. If something goes wrong, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last 12 months.

If you don't agree to the updated Terms, you can delete your account. If your account is terminated, Instagram will delete your content within 90 days, but it may take longer in some cases.

TikTok can ban or suspend your account at any time if you break the rules or for other reasons.

Instagram collects and uses your information to provide their service and show you ads. You can control your information in the Instagram Privacy and Security Settings.

TikTok can show you customized ads based on your information and activity on the Platform.

After you delete your account or content, it may take up to 90 days for Instagram to completely remove it from their systems.

TikTok can use your information to customize ads and improve the Platform. They may also share your information with third parties.

Any disputes with Instagram will be handled according to California law, and you may need to resolve them in a California court.

Any disputes will be resolved under California law, and you agree to the jurisdiction of California courts.

You must be at least 13 years old to use Instagram. If you're under 13, you can't create an account.

If you're under 13, you can't use TikTok unless you use the Under 13 Experience. If you're under 18, some features might be restricted.