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Revenue-Based IP Ownership Threshold

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What it is

If you work for a company that earns more than $1,000,000 per year, you or your company must have a Pro or Mega subscription plan; otherwise, you do not own the images you generate through Midjourney under these terms.

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 agreement conditions asset ownership for business users on maintaining a qualifying subscription tier, meaning that a change in subscription level or company revenue crossing the threshold without a corresponding plan upgrade results in loss of IP ownership claims under these terms.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of contractual conditions on copyright ownership varies by jurisdiction, and the interaction with US Copyright Act principles for AI-generated works remains legally unsettled.

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 Mostly Stable

1
Change
5
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1689 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed once in 5 months of monitoring.

Change history

modified May 28, 2026

Previous version had empty excerpt; current version clarifies the $1,000,000 USD revenue threshold and Pro/Mega plan requirement for asset ownership.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Business users and their employees at companies exceeding $1,000,000 annual revenue must hold a Pro or Mega plan to own generated assets; the terms do not specify how Midjourney verifies revenue, which creates uncertainty about enforcement and compliance obligations for affected users.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You own all Assets You create with the Services to the fullest extent possible under applicable law. There are some exceptions: [...] If you are a company or any employee of a company with more than $1,000,000 USD a year in revenue, you must be subscribed to a 'Pro' or 'Mega' plan to own Your Assets.

Excerpt from Midjourney's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision primarily engages copyright law and the enforceability of contractual IP ownership conditions.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

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European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Midjourney Terms of Service
Entity
Midjourney
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010969
Document ID
CA-D-00095
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9a2b42a0693b3c2de0be878744fbf5317bb98666e014a286fa93c912d9aeae61
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 04:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010969
Captured: 2026-05-12 04:50:45 UTC
SHA-256: 9a2b42a0693b3c2d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-010969/revenue-based-ip-ownership-threshold/
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 Revenue-Based IP Ownership Threshold clause do?

The agreement conditions asset ownership for business users on maintaining a qualifying subscription tier, meaning that a change in subscription level or company revenue crossing the threshold without a corresponding plan upgrade results in loss of IP ownership claims under these terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Business users and their employees at companies exceeding $1,000,000 annual revenue must hold a Pro or Mega plan to own generated assets; the terms do not specify how Midjourney verifies revenue, which creates uncertainty about enforcement and compliance obligations for affected users.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

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