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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The terms likely cap Cohere's financial liability to users and disclaim warranties regarding model output accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose, which is standard for AI API providers.

This analysis describes what Cohere'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)

Limitation of liability provisions determine the maximum financial recourse users have if the service fails, outputs are inaccurate, or service disruption causes loss, which is particularly material for enterprise deployments.

Interpretive note: Specific limitation of liability clause language was not extractable from the truncated HTML document; this provision is inferred from standard AI API terms of service structures.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users relying on Cohere's AI model outputs for consequential decisions should be aware that the terms likely disclaim warranties about output accuracy and cap Cohere's liability, meaning users bear the risk of errors in AI-generated content.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad liability disclaimers in AI model terms interact with the EU AI Act's liability framework for general-purpose AI models, the EU Product Liability Directive proposals, and applicable consumer protection law which may limit the enforceability of liability exclusions for consumers in certain jurisdictions. In the US, warranty disclaimers under the Uniform Commercial Code and state consumer protection laws may constrain the scope of enforceable disclaimers. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High for enterprise users. If Cohere's models produce inaccurate outputs that cause downstream harm in a commercial application, the limitation of liability provision determines whether Cohere bears any financial responsibility. For high-stakes applications (medical, legal, financial), the standard limitation of liability provisions in consumer-facing Terms of Use are typically insufficient risk allocation for enterprise deployments. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU consumer law (Unfair Contract Terms Directive) may limit the enforceability of broad liability exclusions against consumers. UK consumer contract regulations similarly restrict unfair terms. Enterprise B2B customers typically have fewer protections against liability caps, though negotiated enterprise agreements may provide different terms. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should negotiate specific liability caps, indemnification provisions, and SLA remedies in any enterprise agreement, as standard Terms of Use limitation of liability provisions typically do not provide adequate coverage for production commercial deployments. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations deploying Cohere's models in regulated contexts (healthcare, financial services, legal) should assess whether the standard limitation of liability provisions are compatible with their own regulatory obligations and should seek enhanced liability provisions in enterprise agreements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices, including liability disclaimer terms that may not be adequately disclosed to consumers or businesses
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cohere Terms of Use
Entity
Cohere
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007710
Document ID
CA-D-00441
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fce6a3fe9260708841b139a17617c1f2c9485f652de86766eaaf928e6f5e0872
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 06:55 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cohere
Document: Cohere Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-007710
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:55:06 UTC
SHA-256: fce6a3fe92607088…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cohere/cohere-terms-of-use/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cohere's Limitation of Liability clause do?

Limitation of liability provisions determine the maximum financial recourse users have if the service fails, outputs are inaccurate, or service disruption causes loss, which is particularly material for enterprise deployments.

How does this clause affect you?

Users relying on Cohere's AI model outputs for consequential decisions should be aware that the terms likely disclaim warranties about output accuracy and cap Cohere's liability, meaning users bear the risk of errors in AI-generated content.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.

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