Plain-English glossary
Broad content license
A clause that lets a platform host, copy, display, modify, sublicense, or distribute content you upload.
Why it matters
Some licenses are needed to run a service, but broad wording can give companies more reuse rights than users expect.
Words to watch for
perpetualirrevocableroyalty-freesublicensabletransferableworldwide
Plain-English example
You keep ownership, but the company gets broad permission to use your content in order to operate or promote the service.