You have only one year from the date a problem occurs to take any legal action against Midjourney; after that, the agreement states any claim is permanently barred.
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The agreement imposes a one-year contractual limitations period that is shorter than the default statutory period for many causes of action under California law and the laws of other jurisdictions, potentially reducing the time available to identify and pursue claims.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of contractually shortened limitations periods varies by jurisdiction and claim type; certain statutory claims may carry mandatory periods that cannot be contractually modified.
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 complete statutory language barring claims after one year.
View full change record →Users must initiate any legal action related to Midjourney's services within one year of the cause of action arising; claims not commenced within this period are described as permanently barred under the terms of this agreement.
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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
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The agreement imposes a one-year contractual limitations period that is shorter than the default statutory period for many causes of action under California law and the laws of other jurisdictions, potentially reducing the time available to identify and pursue claims.
Users must initiate any legal action related to Midjourney's services within one year of the cause of action arising; claims not commenced within this period are described as permanently barred under the terms of this agreement.
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