When you use Midjourney, you give the company a permanent, irrevocable license to use, copy, modify, display, and share everything you type in as prompts and every image or video you generate, even after you cancel your account.
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
The license is described as perpetual and irrevocable, meaning the agreement states it cannot be withdrawn after it attaches, including following account termination; this applies to both inputs (prompts) and all generated assets.
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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View full change record →The terms authorize Midjourney to reproduce, create derivative works from, sublicense, and distribute all user-submitted prompts and generated images or videos permanently, with no stated mechanism for the user to revoke this license after it has been granted.
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"By using the Services, You grant to Midjourney, its affiliates, successors, and assigns a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, sublicensable no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute the Content You input into the Services, as well as any Assets produced by You through the Service. This license survives termination of this Agreement by any party, for any reason.Excerpt from Midjourney's Terms of Service
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The license is described as perpetual and irrevocable, meaning the agreement states it cannot be withdrawn after it attaches, including following account termination; this applies to both inputs (prompts) and all generated assets.
The terms authorize Midjourney to reproduce, create derivative works from, sublicense, and distribute all user-submitted prompts and generated images or videos permanently, with no stated mechanism for the user to revoke this license after it has been granted.
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