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The clause narrows the scope of monetary recovery available through dispute resolution by categorically exempting specific damage types. This limitation affects the remedies structure available to either party in connection with breaches or claims related to the service.
Interpretive note: The enforceability of the liability limitation against consumers in the EU and in U.S. states with strong consumer protection statutes depends on jurisdiction-specific legal standards that may override contractual exclusions.
Users' potential recovery in disputes with LinkedIn is restricted to damages outside the enumerated categories (such as direct damages up to amounts actually paid). The provision applies to any claim arising under the user agreement, regardless of the legal theory invoked.
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"LinkedIn shall not be liable to you in connection with this Contract for lost profits or lost business opportunities, reputation (e.g., offensive or defamatory statements), loss of data (e.g., down time or loss, use of, or changes to, your information or content) or any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages.— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn User Agreement
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The clause narrows the scope of monetary recovery available through dispute resolution by categorically exempting specific damage types. This limitation affects the remedies structure available to either party in connection with breaches or claims related to the service.
Users' potential recovery in disputes with LinkedIn is restricted to damages outside the enumerated categories (such as direct damages up to amounts actually paid). The provision applies to any claim arising under the user agreement, regardless of the legal theory invoked.
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