Medium Terms of Service

Effective: September 1, 2020

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Medium Privacy Policy

Effective: September 1, 2020

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This Privacy Policy explains how A Medium Corporation (“Medium,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you. This Privacy…

Medium Rules

Medium is an open platform that exists to share ideas and perspectives from the world’s most insightful writers, thinkers, and storytellers.

We welcome thoughtful and civil discussion from a broad spectrum of viewpoints. Nevertheless, to maintain a safe and welcoming environment…

Medium Partner Program Terms

Effective as of August 11, 2021.

These terms (the “Partner Program Terms”) govern A Medium Corporation’s (“Medium”) partner program (“Partner Program”). If you apply, meet the eligibility criteria, and are accepted into Medium’s Partner Program, you can…

Membership Terms of Service

Effective as of November 19, 2021

A Medium Corporation (“Medium”) allows you to access certain premium features or content in exchange for a one-time or recurring fee, as applicable (the “Member Services”). Your transactions and any other use of the…

Medium Username Policy

Medium Username/Publication Name Policy

Medium usernames and publication slugs are claimed on a first-come, first-served basis. A username or publication slug can only be attached to one account or publication at a time.

Medium’s Copyright and DMCA Policy

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This policy explains how Medium responds to allegations of the unauthorized use of copyrighted images, text, or links to allegedly infringing…

Medium’s Trademark Policy

This policy explains how Medium responds to allegations of unauthorized use of trademark-protected materials.

Medium’s Guidelines for Law Enforcement

These guidelines are intended for use by law enforcement authorities seeking information about Medium accounts or users. (If you’re not a…

Email Import Terms of Use

Effective as of November 8th, 2021

By using this feature to import any email addresses (the “Email Import”), you represent and agree that:

• You have collected all email addresses that you will import through the Email Import in…