CapCut’s New Terms Spark Privacy Concerns for Creators
CapCut now claims rights to your face, voice, and content—forever. Here’s what every creator needs to know.
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CapCut’s New Terms Spark Privacy Concerns for Creators CapCut Terms of Service Now Claim Rights to Your Content, Face, and Voice CapCut has long been a favorite among creators for its free, powerful video editing tools. But its latest terms of service update has sparked widespread concern. The new policy grants CapCut the right to use any content you upload— including your voice, face, and unpublished videos —for free, forever. This sweeping change has left many asking: what exactly are you agreeing to when you use CapCut in 2025? If you're a content creator, marketer, or even a casual user, understanding these changes is critical to protecting your privacy and creative rights. Image credit: CapCut The most alarming part? You don’t have to sign anything new. By simply continuing to use the app, you're automatically accepting these terms. This includes giving ByteDance, the parent company behind TikTok and CapCut, perpetual, royalty-free, global rights to use and adapt your content across platforms and …