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Unattended Prescription Delivery Liability Waiver

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What it is

Users who elect unattended prescription drug delivery waive and release all claims against Instacart, its affiliates, and Third-Party Providers for loss, theft, physical harm, bodily injury, death, and health information privacy disclosure arising from that delivery method, including claims arising from Instacart's own negligence, to the extent permitted by 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 waiver to claims arising from Instacart's own negligence and from sensitive health information disclosure, including information relating to mental health, HIV status, and sexually transmitted infections. The provision also includes an indemnification obligation requiring users who elect unattended delivery to defend Instacart and Third-Party Providers against third-party claims arising from that election.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the negligence waiver for bodily injury and death varies significantly by jurisdiction; California and several other states may not permit such waivers in consumer adhesion contracts.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who opt into unattended prescription delivery agree to release claims against Instacart for bodily injury, death, medication loss or theft, and disclosure of sensitive health information such as mental health conditions and HIV status, including claims based on Instacart's negligence. The agreement states users may opt out of unattended delivery at any time by updating delivery preferences or contacting customer support.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    To opt out of unattended prescription delivery, update your delivery preferences in your Instacart account settings or contact customer support at 1-888-246-7822 to request attended delivery for prescription orders.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You acknowledge and agree that Unattended Delivery involves inherent risks, and you assume all risks associated with Unattended Delivery, whether or not expressly described in these Terms. These risks include, without limitation: Loss, theft, or damage... Delay and adverse health consequences. If your prescription is lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed as a result of Unattended Delivery, you may experience a delay in receiving or taking your medication as prescribed, which could result in serious adverse health consequences, including bodily injury or death. Privacy disclosure... To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive, release, and discharge Instacart, its affiliates, and Third-Party Providers from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or injuries arising out of or related to Unattended Delivery, whether arising directly or indirectly and whether resulting from the negligence or other acts or omissions of Instacart, its affiliates, or Third-Party Providers or as a result of any theft of the prescription.

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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  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
    File a complaint →

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-074279
Document ID
CA-D-00559
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Instacart
Document: Instacart Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
Record ID: CA-P-074279
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-074279/unattended-prescription-delivery-liability-waiver/
Accessed: Aug. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Instacart's Unattended Prescription Delivery Liability Waiver clause do?

This provision extends the waiver to claims arising from Instacart's own negligence and from sensitive health information disclosure, including information relating to mental health, HIV status, and sexually transmitted infections. The provision also includes an indemnification obligation requiring users who elect unattended delivery to defend Instacart and Third-Party Providers against third-party claims arising from that election.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who opt into unattended prescription delivery agree to release claims against Instacart for bodily injury, death, medication loss or theft, and disclosure of sensitive health information such as mental health conditions and HIV status, including claims based on Instacart's negligence. The agreement states users may opt out of unattended delivery at any time by updating delivery preferences or contacting …

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