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Users' content can be removed and accounts terminated based on DMCA takedown notices without prior notice to the user, creating risk for creators who publish original work that may be mistakenly reported as infringing.
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"We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and take down content in violation of copyright law. We reserve the right to delete or disable content alleged to be infringing, and to terminate accounts of repeat infringers. If you believe content on Medium infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated agent: copyright@medium.com. Medium's DMCA Agent is registered with the Copyright Office.— Excerpt from Medium's Medium Terms of Service
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision is governed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §512 (safe harbor provisions). Medium's compliance with §512(c) requires a registered DMCA agent, a takedown and counter-notice procedure, and a repeat infringer policy. Failure to comply with §512 requirements can result in loss of safe harbor protection, exposing Medium to direct copyright infringement liability. The EU's Digital Single Market Directive (Article 17, transposed into member state law) imposes additional upload filter obligations on qualifying platforms.
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Your content can be removed based on an unverified third-party complaint, and repeated accusations — even if disputed — could result in permanent account termination.
Users' content can be removed and accounts terminated based on DMCA takedown notices without prior notice to the user, creating risk for creators who publish original work that may be mistakenly reported as infringing.
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