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Spirit-of-Guidelines Enforcement Authority

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What it is

The terms reserve Midjourney's authority to take enforcement action, including account suspension or banning, against users whose conduct is deemed to violate the intent of the guidelines even if the specific conduct is not enumerated as a prohibited activity.

This analysis describes what Midjourney'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes an open-ended enforcement standard that grants Midjourney discretionary authority to act on conduct not explicitly defined in the policy. This creates an indeterminate compliance standard for users and enterprise customers, as the outer boundary of prohibited conduct is not enumerable from the document text alone.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement authorizes account enforcement actions for conduct that Midjourney determines violates the spirit of the guidelines, even where the specific conduct is not listed as prohibited, meaning compliance with all enumerated rules does not guarantee account protection from enforcement.

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This is not an exhaustive list. We may take action against users that violate the spirit of these guidelines, even if their actions are not explicitly prohibited.

Excerpt from Midjourney's Community Guidelines

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Open-ended enforcement standards in consumer-facing agreements may interact with FTC oversight of unfair or deceptive practices, particularly where account termination results in financial loss and the enforcement trigger is not defined with …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Midjourney Community Guidelines
Entity
Midjourney
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013653
Document ID
CA-D-00759
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d9b4367b32e6742f44f1cdb90bf33fe5e3840df3137cc755b0149157155311d3
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Community Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-013653
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:38:46 UTC
SHA-256: d9b4367b32e6742f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-community-guidelines/provision/CA-P-013653/spirit-of-guidelines-enforcement-authority/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midjourney's Spirit-of-Guidelines Enforcement Authority clause do?

This clause establishes an open-ended enforcement standard that grants Midjourney discretionary authority to act on conduct not explicitly defined in the policy. This creates an indeterminate compliance standard for users and enterprise customers, as the outer boundary of prohibited conduct is not enumerable from the document text alone.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement authorizes account enforcement actions for conduct that Midjourney determines violates the spirit of the guidelines, even where the specific conduct is not listed as prohibited, meaning compliance with all enumerated rules does not guarantee account protection from enforcement.

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