Terms Watch

Added a requirement for creators to disclose when content is generated or meaningfully altered with AI, clarifying that impersonation policies still apply.

The policy was substantially rewritten and reorganized for clarity. New sections were added for Artificial Intelligence/Copilot, Storage and Processing, Advertising, and Diagnostic Data. The previous U.S. State Data Privacy section was removed and integrated elsewhere.

Added a rule against using AI to copy a person's voice or likeness for impersonation. Added 'Views from signed-out users' to the list of features that may be turned off for content depicting minors.

Added a notice that as of 22 May 2024, these Generative AI Additional Terms of Service no longer apply and are superseded by the main Google Terms of Service, unless for business partners with specific agreements.

Updated terminology for ad revenue states, changing from 'may earn limited or no ad revenue' to 'will receive limited ad earnings' or 'will receive no ad earnings' across multiple policy sections.

Added a notice of a future Terms of Service update effective 30 July 2026. The definition of 'commercial guarantee' was modified.

Added a sentence with a link to a summary of the terms.

The effective date changed to June 11, 2026. The product 'Le Chat' was renamed to 'Vibe'. The method for reporting violations was updated from email to a web form.

Added rules for Direct Messages, Stories, Lounges, and Shop/Commerce. New prohibited content categories include non-consensual intimate imagery and synthetic/manipulated media. The policy for permanent user removal was expanded and the web-only filter policy was updated.

The governing entity changed from Parler Technologies, Inc. to Sovren Technologies, Inc. Added new sections for Direct Messages, Stories, Lounges, Shop/Commerce, Guest Access, SMS Invitations, and Account Deletion. Expanded policies on Boosted Posts, Tipping, and CSAE.

Company name changed to Sovren Technologies, Inc. Added sections on data collection for Direct Messages, Stories, and Lounges. Expanded user rights for state and EEA residents, including rights to know, delete, and opt-out. Age requirement changed from 18 to 13.

Added a link to a summary of the terms and removed the 'Other ways to get help' section.

Changed the name of the linked policy from "Spam, deceptive practices & scams policies" to "Spam policy".

The effective date changed to June 12, 2026. Added a 'Third-Party Links' section. Added collection of Precise Location Data and Customer Service Data. Updated the definition of tailored advertising and how data is used for it. Added data disclosures to advertising partners.

Updated the contact email for regulatory inquiries and for the representative in Korea from dataprotection@wechat.com to dataprotection@corp.wechat.com.