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One-Year Contractual Statute of Limitations

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What it is

You only have one year from when a problem occurs to take any legal action against Midjourney — after that, your right to make a claim is permanently gone.

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)

The clause creates a contractually-defined statute of limitations that supersedes or supplements applicable state statutes of limitations. This establishes a procedural requirement that affects the temporal availability of remedies for both parties.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 28, 2026

The updated terms establish a Community Localization program that permits users to submit translations and localization content. By submitting translations, users irrevocably assign all rights, title, and interest (including intellectual property and moral rights waiver where applicable) to Midjourney. The terms state that Midjourney may use, modify, monetize, or reject translations for any reason, and may suspend or terminate participation at any time. Users provide translations voluntarily without expectation of compensation or attribution. You can choose whether or not to participate in the Community Localization program; submission of translations is optional and governed by these new terms.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers must identify any harm caused by Midjourney within one year or permanently lose their right to any remedy. This disproportionately affects users who experience latent harms, such as unauthorized use of their content, that may not be immediately apparent.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

TINDER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT THAT YOU OR ANOTHER USER OR THIRD PARTY POSTS, SENDS, RECEIVES, AND/OR ACTS ON THROUGH OUR SERVICES, NOR DOES TINDER ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IDENTITY, INTENTIONS...

Perplexity AI Medium

we do not warrant that Offering descriptions are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

Skillshare Medium

Please note that these third parties are responsible for their own privacy practices.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You and Midjourney agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Services must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

Excerpt from Midjourney's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Contractually shortened limitation periods may be unenforceable in certain consumer-facing contexts under California law and other jurisdictions; compliance teams should assess enforceability risk and ensure legal teams are tracking any potential claims within this compressed …

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Midjourney Terms of Service
Entity
Midjourney
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000679
Document ID
CA-D-00095
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9c85f854ad9103d787c42ca5d21592015f564b8935b9cab498b038d006a5df19
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000679
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:27:40 UTC
SHA-256: 9c85f854ad9103d7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-000679/one-year-contractual-statute-of-limitations/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midjourney's One-Year Contractual Statute of Limitations clause do?

The clause creates a contractually-defined statute of limitations that supersedes or supplements applicable state statutes of limitations. This establishes a procedural requirement that affects the temporal availability of remedies for both parties.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers must identify any harm caused by Midjourney within one year or permanently lose their right to any remedy. This disproportionately affects users who experience latent harms, such as unauthorized use of their content, that may not be immediately apparent.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Midjourney?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Midjourney.