TikTok's terms of service, in plain English

Heavily one-sided. Read the actions. Risk score 62/100 · 10 clauses that matter · 4 high risk

If you're under 13, you can't use TikTok unless you use the Under 13 Experience.

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What you sign away

The right to sue in court for more than what you paid TikTok in the last 12 months
The right to use the Platform if you're under 13 and not using the Under 13 Experience
The right to dispute resolution outside of California

high risk Age restrictions

Min Age

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.

high risk Limits on their liability

No Warranty

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.

high risk Deadline to complain

1 Year Limit

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.

What to do about it · Within 1 year of the event

Nothing to do right now — just know it applies.

high risk Account termination

Account Ban

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

medium risk How long data is kept

Data Use

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

medium risk Tracking and profiling

Customized Ads

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

medium risk Licence to your content

Content License

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

medium risk Changes without notice

Changes to Terms

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

medium risk Governing law and venue

Governing Law

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

medium risk Forced arbitration

Dispute Resolution

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

Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Every point links to the source clause so you can check it. This document was last read on August 27, 2026. Read the original.