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Waiving jury trial and court resolution removes two significant procedural protections users would otherwise have in resolving disputes with Medium.
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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 cannot bring disputes arising out of or related to the Terms or Medium's Services before a court or jury.
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This Arbitration Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall include any claims brought by or against any third parties, including but not limited to your spouses, heirs, third-party beneficiaries and permitted assigns...
the arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.
"You and Medium waive your rights to a jury trial and to have any...dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services...resolved in court.Excerpt from Medium's Terms of Service
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Waiving jury trial and court resolution removes two significant procedural protections users would otherwise have in resolving disputes with Medium.
Users cannot bring disputes arising out of or related to the Terms or Medium's Services before a court or jury.
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