Adobe Is Locking Users Who Don’t Agree To New Terms That Allows The Company To Use And Sub-License Their Content

Adobe has recently updated its terms and conditions, which has caused quite a stir among professionals as it violates their data protection. The change involves the company gaining access to user content and allowing it to freely use and also distribute it. While the new changes might not be a worrisome addition for the average user, content creators have shown their disinterest on social media, highlighting the terms that breach data protection.

Adobe's updated terms and condition violates data privacy, as it asks users to access their content

The new Adobe terms and conditions have enraged professionals and content creators. Instead of protecting user data and privacy, the company asks for their consent to use content freely and sublicense it. The computer software company's asking price for the service is something that professionals are steering away from, as their content is at risk if the terms and conditions are agreed to.

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This is not all, as Adobe is also locking users out of its services and apps if they do not agree to the new terms. This means that unless users agree to the new rules, they will be restricted from using the service. The company has issued a statement regarding the change, suggesting that the new terms clearly tell users that they will gain access to user content through manual as well as automated means. Check out what the terms state, which has disappointed professionals:

Many professionals have expressed their dismay at the new terms on X, suggesting that users should cancel Adobe and should not suddenly give the right to their work. One user went on to say that he can not even uninstall Photoshop unless the terms are agreed to. Check out some of the responses from the community.

Movie director Duncan Jones objected to the terms by saying:

Concept artist Sam Santala states:

Designer Wetterschneider states: