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One-Year Statute of Limitations on Claims

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

By contractually shortening the limitations period to one year, General Motors eliminates legal claims that would otherwise be timely under applicable statutes of limitations, which are often longer.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who do not commence a cause of action arising out of or related to the Web site within one year of it accruing permanently lose the right to bring that claim.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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YOU AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE WEB SITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

— Excerpt from General Motors's GM Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
GM Terms of Use
Entity
General Motors
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072333
Document ID
CA-D-00614
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
https://www.gm.com/user-guidelines
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Content hash (SHA-256)
a3bb4d0654bfa47c9dca169fe2d6c14bd7819bfa825dcd124b3a3edff397ab2a
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:39 UTC
Methodology
summarize_document-v8
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: General Motors
Document: GM Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-072333
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:39:21 UTC
SHA-256: a3bb4d0654bfa47c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/general-motors/gm-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-072333/one-year-statute-of-limitations-on-claims/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Classification
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High
Categories
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does General Motors's One-Year Statute of Limitations on Claims clause do?

By contractually shortening the limitations period to one year, General Motors eliminates legal claims that would otherwise be timely under applicable statutes of limitations, which are often longer.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who do not commence a cause of action arising out of or related to the Web site within one year of it accruing permanently lose the right to bring that claim.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by General Motors.