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The absence of a notice requirement means users may lose access to Medium's Services without any warning or opportunity to respond.
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.
View change record →The updated terms expand a data collection warranty to apply to all personal information users provide to Medium, not limited to newsletter editor submissions. Users now represent and warrant that any personal information they submit has been lawfully collected and that all required notices and consents were obtained before collection. This means the warranty applies whether data is provided through newsletters, account profiles, submissions, or other Medium features. If a user provides personal information collected without proper notice or consent, they may be in breach of this representation.
View change record →Users may have their access suspended or terminated by Medium at any time, without being notified in advance or at all.
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you agree that Company may either terminate or suspend your subscription and continue to attempt to charge your Payment Provider until payment is received...
If any subscription fee is not paid in a timely manner or your transaction cannot be processed, we reserve the right to suspend, disable, cancel, or terminate your access to the Services or your DashPass subscription.
as required by law or at the request of governmental entities.
"We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services with or without notice.Excerpt from Medium's Terms of Service
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The absence of a notice requirement means users may lose access to Medium's Services without any warning or opportunity to respond.
Users may have their access suspended or terminated by Medium at any time, without being notified in advance or at all.
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