CapCut’s New Terms Give It Full Control Over Your Edited Content

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CapCut has updated its Terms of Service as of 12 June 2025. The changes may seem small at first, but they carry big consequences for anyone editing content on the app.

Under the new rules, creators still own the copyright to their videos, but CapCut and its partners now get a permanent, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use anything made with the app. That includes your video clips, music overlays, and even drafts you never post.

They can use your content in ads, publish it on third-party platforms, remix it, sell it, or modify it. They do not need to tell you, pay you, or give you credit. The licence is irrevocable, which means you cannot take it back. It applies to every piece of media you edit on CapCut, whether public or private.

You also waive several personal rights. CapCut can use your name, image, and likeness to identify you as the creator. You have no say in how they present your work, even if you disagree with the message or context.

Other key issues include:

CapCut may still be free to download and use, but these terms come at a cost. If you want to keep full control over your videos, the safest move is to edit and export your work, then publish and monetise it outside of CapCut. If you stay within the app, treat every edit as something they might one day reuse or resell without asking.