Plain Language Summary
These Terms of Use govern your use of Instagram, a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. By using Instagram, you agree to these terms, including a binding arbitration clause that waives your right to class action lawsuits. You grant Instagram a broad license to your content, which can be used for service operation, promotion, and may survive account deletion under certain circumstances. Instagram can terminate your account for various reasons, and while content deletion is initiated upon request, it may take up to 180 days or be retained longer for legal or technical reasons.
Notable Clauses
Arbitration Clause
Unfavorable
Content License
Unfavorable
Content Deletion
Unfavorable
Limitation of Liability
Unfavorable
Unilateral Changes to Terms
Standard
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration Required
Yes
Arbitration Provider
American Arbitration Association
Arbitration Opt-Out
Yes
Class Action Waiver
Yes
Small Claims Exception
Yes
Liability & Indemnification
Liability Cap
greater_of
Warranty Disclaimer
full_as_is
Service "As Is"
Yes
User Indemnifies Company
Yes
Force Majeure
No
User Friendliness
Key Concerns
- Mandatory binding arbitration and class action waiver
- Broad, sublicensable, worldwide license to user content
- Content deletion process can take up to 180 days, with exceptions for longer retention
- Company can terminate accounts immediately for various reasons without explicit notice period
- Limitation of liability to $100 or amount paid in 12 months
Jurisdiction
Governing LawState of California
JurisdictionU.S. District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County