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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The agreement states that Ford and its suppliers will not be liable for damages including loss of data, lost profits, or business interruption arising from use of or inability to use the site, even where Ford has been notified of the possibility of such harm. This limitation applies regardless of prior notice of potential damage.

This analysis describes what Ford'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 limits Ford's financial exposure for damages arising from site use or unavailability, including loss of data and business interruption, even where Ford has received prior notice of the potential for such harm. The clause affects users who suffer losses connected to site use or outages.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of this limitation may vary significantly by jurisdiction; certain states and EU member states do not permit exclusion of consequential damages in consumer contracts, and applicable law may override the clause as written.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Aug 1, 2026

The updated terms establish automatic renewal for paid plans following the one-year trial period, meaning users will be enrolled in recurring billing unless they affirmatively cancel. The revised language also states that prices are subject to change, which means Ford retains the right to adjust fees during the subscription term. Under the updated agreement, equipped Ford vehicle owners transitioning from trial must enroll in a paid plan to continue service access. You can cancel the automatic renewal at any time through your Ford app account to halt recurring charges.

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Medium May 21, 2026

The updated Terms no longer disclose how Ford collects customer reviews, manages the third-party vendor (MaritzCX) responsible for survey administration, or applies moderation standards to published feedback. Previously, the Terms explained that reviews are moderated to remove profanity, fraud, personal identifying information, competitor references, dangerous behavior, and inadequate text. Users can no longer see these operational details or understand what standards govern how their submitted reviews are processed and displayed.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jul 13, 2026

The provision was significantly expanded to include suppliers, specify examples of damages (data loss, profit loss, business interruption), add the phrase "or inability to use," and include a notification clause; severity increased from medium to more detailed and restrictive language.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement states that Ford and its suppliers will not be liable for loss of data, lost profits, or business interruption damages resulting from site use or unavailability, regardless of whether Ford was previously notified of the possibility of such damages. The enforceability of this limitation may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the claim.

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If you knowingly misrepresent that any activity or material on our Services is infringing, you may be liable to ActiveCampaign for certain costs and damages.

Leonardo AI Medium

A party's liability for any Liability under these Terms will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the actions (or inactions) of the other party...

Netflix Medium

The Netflix service and/or some of the Netflix content may not be available at any time as a result of events beyond our reasonable control...we will not be held liable should such events occur.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In no event shall Ford Motor Company or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Ford Motor Company's Internet site, even if Ford Motor Company or a Ford Motor Company authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Excerpt from Ford's Terms and Conditions

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer contracts engage state consumer protection statutes and FTC guidelines.

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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
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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

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Ford Terms and Conditions
Entity
Ford
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004935
Document ID
CA-D-00612
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
617c5712bd2e113592e256fe3b0d5f854042d017eb3936cb76a4f7c346de683a
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Ford
Document: Ford Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-004935
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:23:44 UTC
SHA-256: 617c5712bd2e1135…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ford/ford-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-004935/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ford's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision limits Ford's financial exposure for damages arising from site use or unavailability, including loss of data and business interruption, even where Ford has received prior notice of the potential for such harm. The clause affects users who suffer losses connected to site use or outages.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement states that Ford and its suppliers will not be liable for loss of data, lost profits, or business interruption damages resulting from site use or unavailability, regardless of whether Ford was previously notified of the possibility of such damages. The enforceability of this limitation may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the …

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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