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Sources · AI image tools

Midjourney

AI image and video generator. You own what you create, with exceptions for large companies and for upscales of other users' images.

Commercial use

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Can I use it in commercial work?

Businesses grossing over US$1M a year need a Pro or Mega plan.

“If you are part of a business grossing more than $1,000,000 USD a year, you need a Pro or Mega Plan to use your images commercially for your company.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Client work

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Can I use it in work I make for a client?

You own your outputs (not upscales of others' images).

“With Midjourney, you own all the images and videos you create, even if you decide to cancel your subscription.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Trademark registration

Unclear

Can a logo made with it be registered as a trademark?

Not addressed. Midjourney says it can't offer copyright guidance.

Merchandise & products for sale

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Can I use it on merchandise or products I sell?

You own outputs and may use them as you like, with the stated exceptions.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Websites

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Can I use it on a website (live text or web embedding)?

As above.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Apps & software

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Can I embed it in an app or software?

As above.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Social, video & broadcast

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Can I use it in social posts, video or broadcast?

As above.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Paid ads

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Can I use it in paid advertising?

As above; the US$1M revenue rule applies to company use.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Ebooks & PDFs

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Can I use or embed it in ebooks and PDFs?

As above.

“Feel free to use them however you like, with just a couple of exceptions:”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Handing files to a client

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Can I give the font/asset files to my client?

You own the outputs, so you can deliver them, subject to the exceptions.

“With Midjourney, you own all the images and videos you create, even if you decide to cancel your subscription.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Users & devices

Unclear

How many people or devices does it cover?

Not addressed on the pages we checked.

After cancelling

Allowed

What happens to my work if I cancel or stop paying?

Ownership persists after you downgrade or cancel.

“Your ownership of the Assets you created persists even if in subsequent months You downgrade or cancel Your membership.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Modifying

Allowed

Can I modify it?

You own your assets.

“You own all Assets You create with the Services to the fullest extent possible under applicable law.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

AI: ownership, training & indemnity

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What does it say about AI (output ownership, training, indemnity)?

Content is public and remixable by default (Stealth on Pro/Mega); Midjourney offers no indemnity — you indemnify Midjourney.

“By default, Your Content is publicly viewable and remixable.”
docs.midjourney.com · checked 19 October 2026

Also worth knowing

Indemnity

“you will indemnify and hold us harmless, our affiliates, and our personnel, from and against any costs, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) from third party claims arising out of or relating to your use of the Services and Assets or any violation of these Terms.”
docs.midjourney.com

Pages we read

Quotes are copied verbatim from these pages as they read on 19 October 2026. Wording changes are tracked on the changelog.

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