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If the service goes down, contains errors, or fails to meet your learning needs, you generally cannot hold Duolingo responsible for any resulting harm under this clause.
This clause removes implied warranty protections that consumers might otherwise rely on, meaning Duolingo is not obligated to ensure the platform works as expected or is suitable for your specific language learning goals.
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