Medium may modify these terms at any time with notice delivered by email, in-product notification, or date update. Amended terms become effective immediately upon notice, and continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
This analysis describes what Medium's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision authorizes Medium to modify contractual terms, including the arbitration clause, with immediate effect upon providing notice through any of three listed channels, treating continued platform use as acceptance. The mechanism does not specify what constitutes a material versus non-material change or require affirmative consent for any category of change.
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 →This new provision allows Medium to unilaterally modify terms with immediate effect and treats continued use as acceptance, shifting consent burden to users to actively opt-out.
View full change record →Under this clause, changes to Medium's terms of service become effective immediately upon notice, which may be delivered by updating the date at the top of the document rather than direct notification. Users who disagree with amended terms are required to stop using the Services.
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Compare across platforms →"We may make changes to these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, we'll provide you with notice of them by sending an email to the email address associated with your account, offering an in-product notification, or updating the date at the top of these Terms. Unless we say otherwise in our notice, the amended Terms will be effective immediately, and your continued use of our Services after we provide such notice will confirm your acceptance of the changes. If you don't agree to the amended Terms, you must stop using our Services.Excerpt from Medium's Terms of Service
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The continued-use acceptance mechanism may require evaluation under consumer protection frameworks that impose affirmative consent requirements for material contract changes, including regulations in several EU member states and GDPR principles applicable to …
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This provision authorizes Medium to modify contractual terms, including the arbitration clause, with immediate effect upon providing notice through any of three listed channels, treating continued platform use as acceptance. The mechanism does not specify what constitutes a material versus non-material change or require affirmative consent for any category of change.
Under this clause, changes to Medium's terms of service become effective immediately upon notice, which may be delivered by updating the date at the top of the document rather than direct notification. Users who disagree with amended terms are required to stop using the Services.
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