These provisions represent significant risks unique to X's post-acquisition terms. The platform has become notably less user-friendly since 2022.
X explicitly claims the right to use all your content to train AI models, including Grok. Unlike other platforms, there's no clear opt-out mechanism, and the license is extremely broad.
"By submitting, posting or displaying Content on or through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license...including for the purpose of training machine learning or artificial intelligence models."
X Terms of Service, Section 3
X can suspend your account at any time for any reason, with no obligation to explain or restore access. Post-acquisition, bans have become more unpredictable with shifting enforcement standards.
"We may suspend or terminate your account or cease providing you with all or part of the Services at any time for any or no reason."
X Terms of Service, Section 4
The Trust & Safety team was dramatically reduced after acquisition. Appeals are rarely reviewed by humans, response times have increased exponentially, and reversals are uncommon.
"If you believe your account was suspended in error, you may submit an appeal."
X Help Center (Process details notably absent from ToS)
The blue checkmark no longer indicates identity verification. Paying users get preferential algorithmic treatment, making organic reach difficult for non-subscribers.
"Premium subscribers receive prioritized rankings in conversations and search...verification badge does not indicate identity verification."
X Premium Terms (paraphrased)
X reserves the right to modify terms at any time. Unlike most platforms that provide 30-day notice, X's changes often take effect immediately. Continued use equals acceptance.
"We may revise these Terms from time to time. The changes will not be retroactive, and the most current version...will govern our relationship with you."
X Terms of Service, Section 6
Third-party app access has been severely restricted. Developers face arbitrary API pricing changes, and users can lose access to preferred clients with no recourse.
"We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, access to the API at any time."
X Developer Agreement
X can reduce your content visibility without notification. While "freedom of speech" is claimed, "freedom of reach" is explicitly not guaranteed. Your tweets may be de-amplified silently.
"We may also remove or refuse to distribute any Content on the Services, limit distribution or visibility of any Content on the service."
X Terms of Service, Section 3
Creator monetization programs change frequently. Payouts are unreliable, eligibility requirements shift, and there's no guaranteed minimum if you're accepted.
"Eligibility for and participation in the Creator program is subject to change at X's sole discretion."
X Creator Terms
DMs are not end-to-end encrypted by default. X can access and analyze private messages, and they may be used for AI training unless you explicitly opt out (process unclear).
"We may use information you provide to us...including your direct messages, unless you opt out."
X Privacy Policy
Parody accounts face suspension risk despite labeling. The line between impersonation and satire is enforced inconsistently, especially for accounts critical of platform ownership.
"Accounts that pose as another person, brand, or organization in a confusing or deceptive manner may be permanently suspended."
X Rules - Authenticity
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