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Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

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This analysis describes what DeepSeek'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 warranty disclaimer and liability limitation operates as a foundational allocation of risk between DeepSeek and users. By disclaiming all warranties and limiting liability exposure, the provision establishes that DeepSeek provides the Model without guarantees regarding its performance, safety, or suitability for specific uses, and that users assume responsibility for evaluating and managing risks associated with the Model's deployment.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of blanket liability disclaimers varies significantly by jurisdiction, particularly in the EU and in regulated industries, and applicable law may limit how this provision applies in practice.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under the terms that the Model carries no warranties and that DeepSeek's liability for claims or damages related to the Model is disclaimed entirely. This means users cannot seek recovery from DeepSeek for performance failures, defects, or harms alleged to arise from the Model's use or operation.

How other platforms handle this

ConvertKit Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Kit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting ...

Grammarly Medium

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRAMMARLY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UN...

Replit Medium

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. REPLIT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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THE MODEL IS PROVIDED 'AS IS', WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL DEEPSEEK BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE MODEL OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE MODEL.

— Excerpt from DeepSeek's DeepSeek Open Source License

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepSeek Open Source License
Entity
DeepSeek
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010582
Document ID
CA-D-00784
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5a1eeb26edc0314dea0217553f095f223998aa4e03f5f9f3c2df005738ccb28d
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Open Source License
Record ID: CA-P-010582
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:01:12 UTC
SHA-256: 5a1eeb26edc0314d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-open-source-license/disclaimer-of-warranties-and-limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepSeek's Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability clause do?

This warranty disclaimer and liability limitation operates as a foundational allocation of risk between DeepSeek and users. By disclaiming all warranties and limiting liability exposure, the provision establishes that DeepSeek provides the Model without guarantees regarding its performance, safety, or suitability for specific uses, and that users assume responsibility for evaluating and managing risks associated with the Model's deployment.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under the terms that the Model carries no warranties and that DeepSeek's liability for claims or damages related to the Model is disclaimed entirely. This means users cannot seek recovery from DeepSeek for performance failures, defects, or harms alleged to arise from the Model's use or operation.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 3 platforms. See the full comparison.

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