Wix Site and Content Ownership
Wix provides you with a platform to create websites to reach your online audience. In the event of a dispute between several parties, Wix will determine site ownership by using established guidelines.
We reserve the right to determine and/or grant ownership to an account or site based on our reasonable judgment, whether or not an independent investigation has been conducted by us.
To determine ownership of a Wix account or site, keep the following in mind.
Wix account ownership
Typically, the owner of a Wix account is identified by the email address listed in Wix’s records.
If there’s a dispute over account ownership, Wix may:
Investigate and determine ownership using its judgment.
Request proof, like an ID or business license.
Suspend the account until all parties resolve the issue.
Free site ownership
The owner of any sites or content is the owner of the Wix account under which the content was created. In most cases, the owner of the account is considered to be the person or entity who has access to the email address listed in Wix's records.
Upgraded (Premium / Studio) site ownership
If a Premium or Studio site plan was purchased, ownership is typically tied to the billing details of the person or entity used to make the payment.
A payment method connected to a Wix account can be removed if the owner of the payment method wishes it to be disconnected.
Domain ownership
When a domain is connected to a Wix account, Wix may:
Recognize the domain registrant (listed in databases like ICANN) as the domain’s owner.
If billing details and domain owner details conflict, Wix may prioritize the domain’s registrant as the owner.
FAQs
Click a question below to learn more about ownership.
What happens if I’m added as a collaborator to a site?
If you’re added as a collaborator to a site, the account owner has full control and access to the site, including any data stored on it.
How does Wix determine account and site ownership?
Wix determines account and site ownership using its established guidelines. For more details, refer to Section 1.5 of our Terms of Use
Can my site be used in Wix's marketing materials?
Yes, as a Wix user, you waive any claims regarding your site being used in Wix’s marketing or promotional materials. For more information, see Section 2.2.5 of our Terms of Use.