Change record
CA-C-003599
Medium Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 11, 2026
Effective date
July 11, 2026
Severity
Direction
Negative
Taxonomy
Account termination power
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Negative for users
Affected users
All users

Medium modified its Terms of Service on July 11, 2026 by removing a sentence about subscription sign-up language and replacing it with a new provision stating that Medium may discontinue the Services or any of its features at Medium's sole discretion. The prior language directed users to a subscription interface; the updated language establishes Medium's unilateral right to terminate service features without specifying notice requirements or user recourse.

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What this means for you

The updated terms establish that Medium may stop providing the Services or any of its features within its sole discretion. The prior language focused on subscription account sign-up mechanics; the new provision creates an explicit contractual reservation allowing Medium to discontinue platform features or the entire service without conditions tied to a specific event or timeline. The terms do not specify advance notice requirements, transition periods, or user remedies if the service is discontinued.

Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 2 material changes to this document over 47 days of monitoring (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

Across all monitored documents, Medium has made 3 significant changes.

3 of Medium's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

Unilateral Service Termination

Medium reserves the right to discontinue the Services or any features at its sole discretion without specifying notice requirements or user remedies.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
474cdd5a242ce7ba7e62e7091567bc97704e43dad37af384a7945a5fa4027ebc
July 3, 2026 00:33 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
0f7190a3a6de487d7f3227accb001d4fd867c8b5978ccaeee34b8866893a436f
July 11, 2026 00:43 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 11, 2026 00:43 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Medium
Document: Medium Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003599
Captured: 2026-07-11 00:43:18 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-11-medium-medium-terms-of-service-3599/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Medium added explicit language reserving the right to discontinue the Services or features at its sole discretion, replacing subscription interface language. This change establishes a unilateral termination right that may implicate consumer protection statutes in …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Medium Terms of Service
Entity
Medium
Captured
July 11, 2026
Source URL
https://policy.medium.com/medium-terms-of-service-9db0094a1e0f
Other changes to Medium Terms of Service
Previous change Jul 3, 2026
Medium's Terms of Service were updated on July 3, 2026, but the detected change is purely numerical and appears to …
Low Neutral
Next change Jul 13, 2026
Medium removed the phrase 'Terms And Conditions Terms Medium' from the header of its Terms of Service document on July …
Low Neutral
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