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Excluding these categories of damages means users typically cannot recover for losses that flow indirectly from Medium's conduct, even if significant.
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.
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Excluding these categories of damages means users typically cannot recover for losses that flow indirectly from Medium's conduct, even if significant.
Users cannot hold Medium or Medium Parties liable for indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, punitive, or special damages, or for loss of use, data, or profits, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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