“To use our Services, you must be at least 13 years old.”
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This sets a minimum age threshold that legally bars children under 13 from using Medium's Services.
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 who are under 13 years old are not permitted to use Medium's Services.
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"To use our Services, you must be at least 13 years old.Excerpt from Medium's Terms of Service
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This sets a minimum age threshold that legally bars children under 13 from using Medium's Services.
Users who are under 13 years old are not permitted to use Medium's Services.
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