Does facebook own my photos?

[Mary Alice_1979]

A few of my friends have said facebook owns all the photos we upload on their website, does anyone know if it's true? I emailed facebook and asked but I haven't received a reply. I'm worried about posting my holiday photos on the website. Also can facebook use my photos in advertisements as well?

[bon-gart]

Yes, they do. It is spelled out in their terms of service... that you agreed to when you signed up.

If you delete those photos, Facebook will still keep copies. Although it is their legal right to use them however they like, chances are, they will not.

Should you worry about Facebook using your holiday pictures in their advertisements? Nope. Should you worry about how all those pictures will all remain with Facebook archives? Only if they are embarassing.

[C*O*O*L*J]

well ya the pictures u post are owned by facebook!!
Always remember not to upload pics u will regret later, or any embarrassing pics!
I doubt that they will do it, but dnt worry if ur OK with your pics upload them, if ur not dnt!

[KawaiiCutie]

Yes, I agree with the other 2 posts, but however, you still own some rights to your photo, so facebook won't do anything too crazy with your photos =)