# Copyright issue in Wiki post

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**Created:** [March 9, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copyright-issue-in-wiki-post/298686 "2024-03-09T09:17:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copyright-issue-in-wiki-post/298686/14 "2024-03-10T09:41:56Z")

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Interesting article on the subject that contains the relevant clauses some big platforms use to gain a licence to use your content.

I take this to mean by posting on a site you agree to licence it but you retain ultimate copyright.

However the licence conveys some rights to the site over your content (but does not transfer copyright)

> **[Who Owns Your Social Media Content?](https://www.copyrightlaws.com/who-owns-your-social-media-content/)**
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> Do you share content online? If so, do you know who owns your social media content? Lawyer Adam Weissman shares his tips for understanding the fine print.

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