When you use Midjourney, you give the company permission to use your text prompts and generated images to train its AI, worldwide and without paying you, and this license cannot be taken back.
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
This license grant establishes Midjourney's authorization to incorporate user-generated content into its machine learning training processes without additional compensation, generating operational efficiency in model development and service improvement. The sublicensable and irrevocable nature of the grant means these usage rights persist across service iterations and cannot be revoked by the user.
Interpretive note: The enforceability of the irrevocable license against GDPR erasure rights for EU users is legally uncertain and may depend on regulatory guidance or enforcement interpretation.
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 →All users, regardless of subscription tier, grant an irrevocable license for their prompts and generated images to be used for AI model training, meaning content contributed while using the platform may continue to inform Midjourney's models after account closure.
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This license grant establishes Midjourney's authorization to incorporate user-generated content into its machine learning training processes without additional compensation, generating operational efficiency in model development and service improvement. The sublicensable and irrevocable nature of the grant means these usage rights persist across service iterations and cannot be revoked by the user.
All users, regardless of subscription tier, grant an irrevocable license for their prompts and generated images to be used for AI model training, meaning content contributed while using the platform may continue to inform Midjourney's models after account closure.
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