If someone reports that your generated content infringes their copyright, Midjourney may remove it and can ban repeat infringers; you can file a counter-notice to request restoration of removed content, which may be restored within 10-14 business days if no court action is initiated.
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The agreement establishes a formal DMCA-compliant takedown and counter-notification process, including a repeat infringer termination policy, which has direct implications for users whose assets are subject to copyright claims.
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.
View change record →Previous version had empty excerpt; current version provides detailed DMCA procedures including restoration timeline and repeated infringement termination.
View full change record →Users whose generated assets are subject to a valid DMCA notice may have those assets removed and, if deemed repeat infringers, may have their accounts terminated; users can submit a counter-notification to contest removal, with a 10-14 business day restoration window if no court action is filed.
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"Upon receipt of a notice that complies with the foregoing, we reserve the right to remove or disable access to the accused material or disable any links to the material; notify the party accused of infringement that we have removed or disabled access to the identified material; and terminate access to and use of the Services for any user who engages in repeated acts of infringement. [...] The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content within 10-14 business days unless the complaining party initiates a court action against you during that time period and notifies us of the same.Excerpt from Midjourney's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision is directly structured around the DMCA safe harbor provisions under 17 U.S.C.
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The agreement establishes a formal DMCA-compliant takedown and counter-notification process, including a repeat infringer termination policy, which has direct implications for users whose assets are subject to copyright claims.
Users whose generated assets are subject to a valid DMCA notice may have those assets removed and, if deemed repeat infringers, may have their accounts terminated; users can submit a counter-notification to contest removal, with a 10-14 business day restoration window if no court action is filed.
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