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AI tool terms: what you promise when you upload a book

The register reads 24 AI video tools, each on its own terms of service, for six clauses that matter when the upload is a book or a script: the rights you promise to hold, the licence you grant, whether uploads may train models, how infringement is handled, whether uploads go public and what deletion does. As of 2026-09-25.

Six clauses, in the order they biteThe warranty covers what you upload, the licence and training clauses cover what the tool may do with it, the infringement clause covers what happens if it was not yours to use, and the last two cover who can see it and what deletion does.ClausesYour promiseRights you warrant you hold.Their useLicence granted; training use.If it goes wrongNotices, removal, repeat infringers.AfterwardsWho can see it; what deletion does.
Fig. 1 Tool pages take the clauses in this order.
Clauses each tool statesFilled: stated in the terms. Open: not stated in the terms read.Clauses each tool statesWarrantyLicenceTrainingInfringementVisibilityDeletionAnimakerAnimaker — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsAnimaker — Licence: Worldwide, transferable and sublicensableAnimaker — Training: Not stated in the terms readAnimaker — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeAnimaker — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readAnimaker — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readCapCutCapCut — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsCapCut — Licence: Perpetual and transferableCapCut — Training: Not stated in the terms readCapCut — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeCapCut — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readCapCut — Deletion: Deleted with the accountDescriptDescript — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsDescript — Licence: Not stated in the terms readDescript — Training: May be used for trainingDescript — Infringement: Repeat infringers removedDescript — Visibility: Public only if you share itDescript — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readFlikiFliki — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsFliki — Licence: Broad, including improvementFliki — Training: Not stated in the terms readFliki — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeFliki — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readFliki — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readHedraHedra — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readHedra — Licence: Perpetual and transferableHedra — Training: Not stated in the terms readHedra — Infringement: Not stated in the terms readHedra — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readHedra — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readHeyGenHeyGen — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsHeyGen — Licence: Broad, including improvementHeyGen — Training: May be used for trainingHeyGen — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedHeyGen — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readHeyGen — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readHiggsfieldHiggsfield — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsHiggsfield — Licence: Broad, including improvementHiggsfield — Training: May be used for trainingHiggsfield — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeHiggsfield — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readHiggsfield — Deletion: Kept for a set period, then deletedinvideoinvideo — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsinvideo — Licence: Limited to running the serviceinvideo — Training: Kept out of traininginvideo — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeinvideo — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readinvideo — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readKling AIKling AI — Warranty: You are responsible for your contentKling AI — Licence: Not stated in the terms readKling AI — Training: Not stated in the terms readKling AI — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedKling AI — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readKling AI — Deletion: Deleted with the accountKreaKrea — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsKrea — Licence: Limited to running the serviceKrea — Training: Not stated in the terms readKrea — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeKrea — Visibility: Visible unless the plan allows privateKrea — Deletion: Deleted with the accountKrikey AIKrikey AI — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readKrikey AI — Licence: Worldwide, transferable and sublicensableKrikey AI — Training: May be used for trainingKrikey AI — Infringement: Not stated in the terms readKrikey AI — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readKrikey AI — Deletion: Kept after deletion, in some formLumaLuma — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsLuma — Licence: Broad, including improvementLuma — Training: Used during paid useLuma — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeLuma — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readLuma — Deletion: Kept only within plan or storage limitsMagicLightMagicLight — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsMagicLight — Licence: Not stated in the terms readMagicLight — Training: Not stated in the terms readMagicLight — Infringement: Repeat infringers removedMagicLight — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readMagicLight — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readOpenArtOpenArt — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsOpenArt — Licence: Perpetual and transferableOpenArt — Training: Not stated in the terms readOpenArt — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeOpenArt — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readOpenArt — Deletion: Kept only within plan or storage limitsPictoryPictory — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readPictory — Licence: Limited to running the servicePictory — Training: Used in aggregate to improve the servicePictory — Infringement: Repeat infringers removedPictory — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readPictory — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readPikaPika — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readPika — Licence: Worldwide, transferable and sublicensablePika — Training: Not stated in the terms readPika — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routePika — Visibility: Public only if you share itPika — Deletion: Kept only within plan or storage limitsPopShortPopShort — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readPopShort — Licence: Broad, including improvementPopShort — Training: Not stated in the terms readPopShort — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedPopShort — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readPopShort — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readRevidRevid — Warranty: You are responsible for your contentRevid — Licence: Not stated in the terms readRevid — Training: Not stated in the terms readRevid — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedRevid — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readRevid — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readRunwayRunway — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsRunway — Licence: Perpetual and transferableRunway — Training: May be used for trainingRunway — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedRunway — Visibility: Public only if you share itRunway — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readSceneMixerSceneMixer — Warranty: You warrant you hold the rightsSceneMixer — Licence: Limited to running the serviceSceneMixer — Training: Kept out of trainingSceneMixer — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeSceneMixer — Visibility: Public only if you share itSceneMixer — Deletion: Deleted with the accountStory.comStory.com — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readStory.com — Licence: Perpetual and transferableStory.com — Training: May be used for trainingStory.com — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeStory.com — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readStory.com — Deletion: Kept after deletion, in some formTopviewTopview — Warranty: You are responsible for your contentTopview — Licence: Limited and non-transferableTopview — Training: Used unless you opt outTopview — Infringement: Infringing uploads prohibitedTopview — Visibility: Public only if you share itTopview — Deletion: Kept for a set period, then deletedViduVidu — Warranty: You are responsible for your contentVidu — Licence: Perpetual and transferableVidu — Training: May be used for trainingVidu — Infringement: A notice-and-takedown routeVidu — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readVidu — Deletion: Not stated in the terms readVyondVyond — Warranty: Not stated in the terms readVyond — Licence: Limited to running the serviceVyond — Training: Kept out of trainingVyond — Infringement: Not stated in the terms readVyond — Visibility: Not stated in the terms readVyond — Deletion: Not stated in the terms read
Fig. 2 Filled: stated in the terms. Open: not stated in the terms read.
Upload clauses by tool, read 2026-09-25.
ToolWarrantyLicenceTrainingInfringementVisibilityDeletion
AnimakerYou warrant you hold the rightsWorldwide, transferable and sublicensableNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
CapCutYou warrant you hold the rightsPerpetual and transferableNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readDeleted with the account
DescriptYou warrant you hold the rightsNot stated in the terms readMay be used for trainingRepeat infringers removedPublic only if you share itNot stated in the terms read
FlikiYou warrant you hold the rightsBroad, including improvementNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
HedraNot stated in the terms readPerpetual and transferableNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
HeyGenYou warrant you hold the rightsBroad, including improvementMay be used for trainingInfringing uploads prohibitedNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
HiggsfieldYou warrant you hold the rightsBroad, including improvementMay be used for trainingA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readKept for a set period, then deleted
invideoYou warrant you hold the rightsLimited to running the serviceKept out of trainingA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
Kling AIYou are responsible for your contentNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readInfringing uploads prohibitedNot stated in the terms readDeleted with the account
KreaYou warrant you hold the rightsLimited to running the serviceNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routeVisible unless the plan allows privateDeleted with the account
Krikey AINot stated in the terms readWorldwide, transferable and sublicensableMay be used for trainingNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readKept after deletion, in some form
LumaYou warrant you hold the rightsBroad, including improvementUsed during paid useA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readKept only within plan or storage limits
MagicLightYou warrant you hold the rightsNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readRepeat infringers removedNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
OpenArtYou warrant you hold the rightsPerpetual and transferableNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readKept only within plan or storage limits
PictoryNot stated in the terms readLimited to running the serviceUsed in aggregate to improve the serviceRepeat infringers removedNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
PikaNot stated in the terms readWorldwide, transferable and sublicensableNot stated in the terms readA notice-and-takedown routePublic only if you share itKept only within plan or storage limits
PopShortNot stated in the terms readBroad, including improvementNot stated in the terms readInfringing uploads prohibitedNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
RevidYou are responsible for your contentNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readInfringing uploads prohibitedNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
RunwayYou warrant you hold the rightsPerpetual and transferableMay be used for trainingInfringing uploads prohibitedPublic only if you share itNot stated in the terms read
SceneMixerYou warrant you hold the rightsLimited to running the serviceKept out of trainingA notice-and-takedown routePublic only if you share itDeleted with the account
Story.comNot stated in the terms readPerpetual and transferableMay be used for trainingA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readKept after deletion, in some form
TopviewYou are responsible for your contentLimited and non-transferableUsed unless you opt outInfringing uploads prohibitedPublic only if you share itKept for a set period, then deleted
ViduYou are responsible for your contentPerpetual and transferableMay be used for trainingA notice-and-takedown routeNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read
VyondNot stated in the terms readLimited to running the serviceKept out of trainingNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms readNot stated in the terms read

Inclusion rule. AI video tools that accept text or files and publish terms of service. Order. Alphabetical by tool name.

1What the grid shows

Nearly every tool puts the rights question on the user: you promise you may use what you upload. The terms part ways on what happens next, from a licence limited to running the service to a perpetual, transferable one, and from uploads kept out of training to uploads used by default.

An open cell means the terms read did not state the clause; it does not mean the tool has no rule. Terms are long and often point to separate policies.

2Every tool

  • Animaker — a warranty that you own or license submissions
  • CapCut — a perpetual licence and deletion with the account
  • Descript — public projects only by choice, repeat infringers out
  • Fliki — a rights warranty and a licence to improve and promote
  • Hedra — a perpetual, irrevocable licence to your content
  • HeyGen — a broad licence that includes training
  • Higgsfield — inputs and outputs may train its models
  • invideo — no training on user data, a service-only licence
  • Kling AI — responsibility for content, repeat infringers out
  • Krea — a rights warranty and a DMCA policy
  • Krikey AI — training use and copies kept after public deletion
  • Luma — an irrevocable licence on paid input
  • MagicLight — rights to what you submit, repeat infringers out
  • OpenArt — a perpetual, transferable licence
  • Pictory — a service licence and aggregate improvement
  • Pika — a transferable licence, public only by choice
  • PopShort — a transferable licence to operate and promote
  • Revid — responsibility for all content on the account
  • Runway — a perpetual licence and training use
  • SceneMixer — uploads kept out of training, a service-only licence
  • Story.com — a perpetual licence and training on customer data
  • Topview — training by default, with an opt-out
  • Vidu — a perpetual licence and AI training use
  • Vyond — a service-only licence and no model training

3Before the upload

Whether the book itself is free to adapt is a separate question: see copyright terms by jurisdiction and text libraries.