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Aggregate Liability Cap

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What it is

The agreement caps Instacart's total liability for all claims at $100 or 12 months of payments by the user, whichever is greater, and excludes liability for indirect, consequential, and physical injury damages including bodily injury and death, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

This analysis describes what Instacart'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision extends the liability exclusion to cover physical injuries, bodily injury, and death arising from Third-Party Provider services, which may interact with state consumer protection and personal injury statutes that restrict limitation-of-liability clauses in consumer contracts. The savings clause acknowledges that applicable law may limit these exclusions, but the default contractual position asserts broad exclusion of damages.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the bodily injury and death exclusion varies by jurisdiction; applicable state consumer protection and tort law may limit or void this provision in certain states.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under these terms, Instacart's maximum financial liability to any user for all claims, including those involving physical harm arising from delivery services, is set at $100 or 12 months of payments. The agreement excludes liability for bodily injury and death to the extent permitted by law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The total aggregate liability of Instacart and its retail partners, licensors, suppliers, and distributors for all claims related to the Services, any services provided by Third-Party Providers, or any products requested by you or delivered to you will not exceed the greater of $100 or the amounts paid by you to Instacart during the 12 months before the claim. ... To the fullest extent permitted by law, Instacart and its retail partners, licensors, and suppliers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, exemplary, or consequential damages, or for any damages relating to physical injuries, bodily injury, death, emotional distress, or discomfort.

Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)

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  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Instacart Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
Entity
Instacart
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074278
Document ID
CA-D-00559
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ae8ddec1a4b4cdd448758acc355b3f9ed11450c827847cdbe233cdbf85e7dfec
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Instacart
Document: Instacart Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
Record ID: CA-P-074278
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:13:44 UTC
SHA-256: ae8ddec1a4b4cdd4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/instacart/instacart-terms-of-service-superseded-capture/provision/CA-P-074278/aggregate-liability-cap/
Accessed: Aug. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Instacart's Aggregate Liability Cap clause do?

This provision extends the liability exclusion to cover physical injuries, bodily injury, and death arising from Third-Party Provider services, which may interact with state consumer protection and personal injury statutes that restrict limitation-of-liability clauses in consumer contracts. The savings clause acknowledges that applicable law may limit these exclusions, but the default contractual position asserts broad exclusion of damages.

How does this clause affect you?

Under these terms, Instacart's maximum financial liability to any user for all claims, including those involving physical harm arising from delivery services, is set at $100 or 12 months of payments. The agreement excludes liability for bodily injury and death to the extent permitted by law.

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