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App Provider Liability Cap ($250)

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What it is

The Standard EULA caps the total liability of the App licensor (either Apple or a third-party App Provider) to the user at $250 for all damages, excluding personal injury claims required by applicable law, regardless of the nature or magnitude of the harm.

This analysis describes what Apple Pay'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)

This provision establishes a $250 aggregate damages cap applicable to claims against app licensors, including third-party developers, which applies even if other stated remedies fail. This cap applies to all contractual and tort claims arising from app use.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the $250 damages cap varies by jurisdiction; EU, UK, and certain U.S. state consumer protection statutes may override or limit this cap.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement limits the maximum financial recovery available to a user against an App licensor to $250 for all damages combined, regardless of actual harm suffered. Applicable law in some jurisdictions, including EU member states and the UK, may provide statutory protections that override or limit this cap.

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In no event shall Licensor's total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury) exceed the amount of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00). The foregoing limitations will apply even if the above stated remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms

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    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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  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Media Services Terms
Entity
Apple Pay
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014415
Document ID
CA-D-00023
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8a327a0d714a4e8c9b6ebf8ba75ede776295939582a0d887c7beed49f77cb2ba
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Apple Pay
Document: Apple Media Services Terms
Record ID: CA-P-014415
Captured: 2026-04-27 10:30:55 UTC
SHA-256: 8a327a0d714a4e8c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple-pay/apple-media-services-terms/provision/CA-P-014415/app-provider-liability-cap-250/
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 Apple Pay's App Provider Liability Cap ($250) clause do?

This provision establishes a $250 aggregate damages cap applicable to claims against app licensors, including third-party developers, which applies even if other stated remedies fail. This cap applies to all contractual and tort claims arising from app use.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement limits the maximum financial recovery available to a user against an App licensor to $250 for all damages combined, regardless of actual harm suffered. Applicable law in some jurisdictions, including EU member states and the UK, may provide statutory protections that override or limit this cap.

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