In an update detected on August 4, 2026, Medium's Terms of Service underwent minor structural and editorial modifications. The document's header and metadata were reformatted, and the effective date remains September 1, 2020. One sentence was added related to sign-in functionality, and a pre-existing clause stating that Medium may discontinue services within its sole discretion was repositioned within the document. No substantive changes to user rights, obligations, or service terms were detected.
The updated Terms of Service contain primarily editorial and formatting revisions. The substantive clause permitting Medium to discontinue services within its sole discretion remains in effect. No material change to user rights, data handling, or service availability terms was detected.
Medium retains the authority to discontinue services within its sole discretion; this clause was repositioned in the updated document but remains substantively unchanged.
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
This update represents a structural reorganization of Medium's published Terms of Service with no material change to substantive terms or user obligations. The effective date of September 1, 2020 is preserved. No new compliance obligations …
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