As highlighted in a video by TikToker @bymilaholmes, which has garnered nearly 18 million views, it appears that CapCut has made slight adjustments to its terms and conditions.
Holmes’ video may paint a grim picture, but upon comparing the terms of June 12th, 2025, to the updated terms of April 30th, 2024, minimal changes are observed in the licensing section. Furthermore, these regulations have been in place for both TikTok and Instagram for the past five years.
It is normal to feel apprehensive about using CapCut, but these regulations are not vastly different from those of other social media platforms, as some compromises are necessary to enjoy the service.
Moreover, the TikToker reveals that copyright and intellectual property rights remain with the creator. While this might seem advantageous, Holmes notes that should CapCut misuse your content, you will bear the consequences.
Nonetheless, several other services are available that do not pose such restrictions upon signup. While not personally tested, DaVinci is a popular free option, and Adobe Premiere Pro, while requiring a subscription, offers advanced video editing features.
In essence, the video indicates that CapCut now acquires global usage rights to all uploaded content on the platform, even if the content is in the editing stage and not yet exported.
In agreement with Holmes on the issue of copyright infringement, Sean advises against using content that does not belong to you (avoiding copying and infringing copyrights). He suggests utilizing the music library for tunes and cautions that should a celebrity file a lawsuit for copyright infringement, the responsibility lies with you. Be sure to check for copyrights to understand what is permissible.
In summary, as outlined by @seanvv, an insightful content creator known for delving into platform regulations, social media platforms require these rights to enable content sharing. The authorization to “modify” content allows platforms to customize videos and create templates.
With this in mind, it is wise to ensure compliance with copyright regulations when editing videos.
In the realm of CapCut and its associates utilizing your content, Sean clarifies that permission is granted for instances where your content is to be shared publicly with appropriate credit or for internal use. Consequently, it is implied that CapCut cannot simply appropriate your work without recognition.
For instance, inserting an unauthorized tune that CapCut uses in an advertisement and subsequently gets flagged would place the blame on you, not CapCut.
However, there is no cause for alarm, as the situation is not as dire as it may initially seem. To provide clarity on the matter, we present details on CapCut’s updated terms and conditions, their implications for users, and the safety of your content.
You might have encountered the recent buzz around CapCut’s updated terms and conditions, hinting at creators potentially losing ownership rights.
