When you type prompts or upload images, Midjourney may use that content to train its AI, and by using the service you are granting Midjourney a license to do so.
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The policy states that prompts, uploaded images, and generated images may be used for AI model training, and the terms assert a license to use this content for that purpose, which may affect users who submit personal, sensitive, or proprietary material through the platform.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the GDPR lawful basis for AI training use, and the scope of the license grant (duration, geographic reach, sublicensability) is not fully detailed in the excerpt available.
The updated policy explicitly discloses a broader range of personal data that Midjourney collects, including credit card information, location data, device identifiers, organizational information, and data from third-party sources. The revised terms also clarify expanded purposes for using this data, including purchase and subscription processing, marketing communications, event-related activities, and business analytics. The policy states that cookies and tracking technologies are used for marketing and advertising purposes where consent is obtained. You can review Midjourney's Cookie Policy for additional details about tracking technology use and manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
View change record →This provision authorizes Midjourney to use prompts and uploaded images you submit for AI training purposes; users who submit personal details, faces, or proprietary content in prompts or image uploads should be aware that such content may inform future model development.
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"We may use the content you submit to the Services, including your prompts, uploaded images, and generated images, to train and improve our AI models and the Services generally. By using the Services, you grant Midjourney a license to use your content for these purposes.Excerpt from Midjourney's Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
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The policy states that prompts, uploaded images, and generated images may be used for AI model training, and the terms assert a license to use this content for that purpose, which may affect users who submit personal, sensitive, or proprietary material through the platform.
This provision authorizes Midjourney to use prompts and uploaded images you submit for AI training purposes; users who submit personal details, faces, or proprietary content in prompts or image uploads should be aware that such content may inform future model development.
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