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> OBS is free for anyone to use, for any reason. Other developers can use the OBS code in their own projects as long as they obey the guidelines set forth in the GPLv2 license. OBS has no watermarks or other limitations and can be used commercially with no restrictions.

So I guess there's nothing wrong with that.

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It depends on how they integrated. GPLv2 requires that TikTok's version is either GPL-compatible itself (I doubt it), or they use OBS as an external program.

edit This comment [1] claims GPL code is compiled into their non-GPL program, which is a huge no-no

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29592556

It would depend if Tiktok Editor is legally considered a derivative application or not. If it is, then it's in breach of GPLv2.

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