The Viral CapCut Terms Panic Is Mostly Old News CapCut’s updated terms sparked viral outrage over a “perpetual, worldwide license” to user content. Creators claimed ByteDance could use their videos freely, even in ads. TikToks warning of “copyright traps” and brand exploitation went viral fast. But the spicy legal terms — like “perpetual” and “royalty-free” — have been there for years. And experts say the language isn’t new — just rediscovered by TikTok sleuths. Instagram and TikTok use similar terms, and CapCut still credits creators when content is reused.