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Third-Party Seller Liability Disclaimer

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What it is

Amazon disclaims all responsibility and liability for third-party sellers and affiliated businesses operating through or linked from Amazon Services, including their products, services, conduct, and website content, and clarifies that purchases from these parties are direct transactions with the third party rather than with Amazon.

This analysis describes what Amazon'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that for purchases from third-party sellers on Amazon's marketplace, the contractual and liability relationship is between the consumer and the third-party seller, not Amazon, which affects consumer remedies and dispute resolution pathways for third-party transactions.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of this disclaimer for EU users may be constrained by Digital Services Act marketplace operator obligations; applicability depends on jurisdiction and transaction type.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

added Aug 9, 2026

This new provision disclaims Amazon's responsibility for third-party sellers and their offerings, limiting Amazon's liability for products sold through its marketplace.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, consumers purchasing from third-party sellers through Amazon Services are entering into direct contracts with those sellers, and Amazon disclaims liability for those sellers' products, conduct, and representations. Consumers should review third-party sellers' terms and return policies separately from Amazon's own policies.

How other platforms handle this

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We do not control, endorse or adopt any Third Party Content, and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding such Third Party Content, including, without limitation, regarding its accuracy or completeness.

ZipRecruiter Medium

these third-party services have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these parties' policies or practices. Please check these policies before you share any Personal Data with these third-party services.

Tinder Medium

Tinder is not responsible for the availability (or lack of availability) of any external websites or resources or their content. Furthermore, Tinder is not responsible for, and does not endorse, any products or services that may be offered by third-party websites...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Parties other than Amazon operate stores, provide services or software, or sell product lines through the Amazon Services. In addition, we provide links to the sites of affiliated companies and certain other businesses. If you purchase any of the products or services offered by these businesses or individuals, you are purchasing directly from those third parties, not from Amazon. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant, the offerings of any of these businesses or individuals (including the content of their Web sites). Amazon does not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, product, and content of all these and any other third parties.

Excerpt from Amazon's Conditions of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Third-party marketplace liability disclaimers interact with consumer protection frameworks in multiple jurisdictions.

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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
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Conditions of Use
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002537
Document ID
CA-D-00026
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
00887bf5d67454220b3aa6afde03f4422ba9d53ffe333387fdae687aab595279
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 03:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: Amazon Conditions of Use
Record ID: CA-P-002537
Captured: 2026-07-09 03:27:53 UTC
SHA-256: 00887bf5d6745422…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/amazon-conditions-of-use/provision/CA-P-002537/third-party-seller-liability-disclaimer/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's Third-Party Seller Liability Disclaimer clause do?

This provision establishes that for purchases from third-party sellers on Amazon's marketplace, the contractual and liability relationship is between the consumer and the third-party seller, not Amazon, which affects consumer remedies and dispute resolution pathways for third-party transactions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, consumers purchasing from third-party sellers through Amazon Services are entering into direct contracts with those sellers, and Amazon disclaims liability for those sellers' products, conduct, and representations. Consumers should review third-party sellers' terms and return policies separately from Amazon's own policies.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 286 platforms. See the full comparison.

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