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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The agreement caps Fiverr's total financial liability to any individual user at $100 or the fees paid by that user in the prior 12 months, whichever is greater, for all claims arising from platform use.

This analysis describes what Fiverr'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 sets a defined ceiling on Fiverr's financial exposure to individual users, which limits the monetary remedies available to users for platform-related losses regardless of the nature or scale of the harm alleged.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of the liability cap in EU/EEA and UK consumer contexts may be constrained by unfair contract terms legislation; application depends on whether the user is classified as a consumer or business under applicable law.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users' financial claims against Fiverr are limited to the greater of $100 or 12 months of fees paid, regardless of the magnitude of losses sustained; users with significant transactions on the platform may find this cap material relative to the value at risk.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Fiverr's aggregate liability to any user for all claims arising from use of the platform shall not exceed the greater of $100 or the total fees paid by the user to Fiverr in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Excerpt from Fiverr's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer contracts may be subject to unfairness review under EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms, which permits national courts to void clauses that create a significant …

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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
Fiverr Terms of Service
Entity
Fiverr
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000856
Document ID
CA-D-00139
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fb3b4214516c5304465b42c430d50182bd4a3daff75646808d4e96ccb8e4444c
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 06:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Fiverr
Document: Fiverr Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000856
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:51:42 UTC
SHA-256: fb3b4214516c5304…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fiverr/fiverr-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-000856/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Fiverr's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision sets a defined ceiling on Fiverr's financial exposure to individual users, which limits the monetary remedies available to users for platform-related losses regardless of the nature or scale of the harm alleged.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users' financial claims against Fiverr are limited to the greater of $100 or 12 months of fees paid, regardless of the magnitude of losses sustained; users with significant transactions on the platform may find this cap material relative to the value at risk.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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