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Limitation of Liability and $100 Damages Cap

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What it is

Provider disclaims all liability for any damages arising from use of the website, content, or interactive areas, and caps any residual monetary liability at $100 USD.

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This analysis describes what LexisNexis'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 establishes a $100 USD aggregate damages cap as Provider's maximum financial exposure to any individual user. The clause excludes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, including attorneys fees, across all categories of claims arising from site use.

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Interpretive note: Enforceability of the $100 cap and the exclusion of direct damages may vary significantly by jurisdiction, particularly in consumer-facing contexts where unconscionability doctrine or non-waivable statutory rights apply.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the maximum monetary recovery available to a user against Provider for any claim arising from site use is $100 USD, and Provider asserts no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including attorneys fees.

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PROVIDER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, CLAIM, LIABILITY, OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE, THE CONTENT, THE POSTINGS, THE INTERACTIVE AREAS, ANY FACTS OR OPINIONS APPEARING ON OR THROUGH ANY OF THE INTERACTIVE AREAS, OR ANY THIRD-PARTY COMMUNICATIONS. PROVIDER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS' FEES) IN ANY WAY DUE TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEB SITE, THE INTERACTIVE AREAS, THE CONTENT, THE POSTINGS, OR ANY THIRD-PARTY COMMUNICATIONS. TO THE EXTENT THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS PROHIBITED OR FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, PROVIDER'S SOLE OBLIGATION TO YOU FOR DAMAGES SHALL BE LIMITED TO $100.00.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer-facing online agreements interact with state consumer protection statutes, and in some jurisdictions, blanket liability waivers for gross negligence or willful misconduct may not be enforceable.

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
LexisNexis Terms
Entity
LexisNexis
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074387
Document ID
CA-D-00717
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 16:10 UTC
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Entity: LexisNexis
Document: LexisNexis Terms
Record ID: CA-P-074387
Captured: 2026-07-12 16:10:48 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lexisnexis/lexisnexis-terms/provision/CA-P-074387/limitation-of-liability-and-100-damages-cap/
Accessed: Sept. 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 LexisNexis's Limitation of Liability and $100 Damages Cap clause do?

This provision establishes a $100 USD aggregate damages cap as Provider's maximum financial exposure to any individual user. The clause excludes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, including attorneys fees, across all categories of claims arising from site use.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the maximum monetary recovery available to a user against Provider for any claim arising from site use is $100 USD, and Provider asserts no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including attorneys fees.

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