“You're responsible for your use of the Services and any content you provide, including compliance with applicable laws.”
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Placing responsibility on users for their content and conduct, including legal compliance, means Medium can look to users when their use or content creates legal issues.
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 bear responsibility for their own conduct on Medium's Services and for any content they submit, including ensuring that content and conduct comply with applicable laws.
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In case of such an assignment by us, you are entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect by deactivating your account. We will provide you with reasonable notice of any such assignment.
"You're responsible for your use of the Services and any content you provide, including compliance with applicable laws.Excerpt from Medium's Terms of Service
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Placing responsibility on users for their content and conduct, including legal compliance, means Medium can look to users when their use or content creates legal issues.
Users bear responsibility for their own conduct on Medium's Services and for any content they submit, including ensuring that content and conduct comply with applicable laws.
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