Instagram Terms of Service by Jenna Guarino

COMPANY LOGO AND LINK

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:25:39 UTC

Here is the link to the Terms of Service: https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870

ABOUT

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:27:49 UTC

Below is my summary of the introductory sentence about Instagram's Terms of Service:

These rules, which are called "Terms," control how someone can use Instagram. When you make an Instagram account or use Instagram, you're saying you agree to follow these rules. Instagram is one of the products made by Meta Platforms, Inc. So, these Terms are like a deal between you and Meta Platforms, Inc.

LAST UPDATED

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:30:09 UTC

According to the Instragram's Terms of Service, Instagram will notify you before they make changes to these Terms and give their users an opportunity to review them before they go into effect. It was last updated on July 26, 2022.

WHO CAN USE THE SERVICE? WHAT IS THE AGE REQUIREMENT?

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:37:45 UTC

According to Instagram's Terms of Service Agreement, they aim to be as inclusive as possible. However, there are some restrictions regarding who can use Instagram. In order to be part of the community, you must adhere to the rules listed below:

You must be at least 13 years old to use Instagram and have an Instagram account.
You can only use Instagram if you are not prohibited from receiving any aspect of our Service under the law and you must not be on a list of people who aren't allowed to make payments.
You may not use Instagram if your account was previously disabled for violation of law or any of Instagram's policies.
You must not be a registered sex offender.

PRIVACY STATEMENTS

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:42:04 UTC

According to the privacy policy, Instagram can share information about misuse or harmful content with other Meta Companies and law enforcement and, because Instagram is part of the Meta Companies, the company is able to share technology, systems, insights, and information-including the information they have about its users in order to provide "better" and "secure" services.

OWNERSHIP/MODIFYING CONTENT

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:44:20 UTC

According to Instagram, the user owns all of their content. They claim they do not take ownership of a person's content; however, according to the Terms of Service, the user grants Instagram/Meta Inc. a license to use the content its users share on the App for various purposes, such as marketing.

COPYRIGHT

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:49:12 UTC

According to Instagram's Terms of Service, relating to copyright, you can't post someone else’s private or confidential information without their permission. This also includes doing anything that violates someone else's rights.

WHAT IS PROHIBITED?

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:54:24 UTC

Instagram's Terms of Service outline a list of things users cannot do on Instagram. In my opinion, the most significant ones include: no impersonating others or providing inaccurate information, no doing anything unlawful and fraudulent, and no creating accounts to access information in unauthorized ways.

CAN THE COMPANY END YOUR USE OF SERVICE?

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 17:57:46 UTC

Yes, accounts that don't follow Instagram's guidelines may be suspended or terminated. Relating to this, Instagram can remove content or information shared on the App if they believe that it violates the Terms of Use.

META INC. INFORMATION

jennalg7 — 2024-03-31 18:01:21 UTC

All disputes related to Instagram's Terms of Service are processed through Meta Inc. Headquarters at 1601 Willow Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025.