Medium Policy

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…

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 Privacy Policy

Effective: September 1, 2020

You can see our previous Privacy Policy here.

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

Medium Terms of Service

Effective: September 1, 2020

You can see our previous Terms here.

Thanks for using Medium. Our mission is to deepen people’s understanding of the world and spread ideas that matter.

Membership Terms of Service

Effective as of June 22, 2017

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 Member…

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 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…

Medium’s Trademark Policy

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

How we handle Do Not Track requests on Medium

At Medium, we take privacy very seriously. While there’s no consensus on how to best honor Do Not Track (“DNT”) requests in browsers…