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This cap places a hard ceiling on any monetary recovery a member could obtain from LinkedIn, which may be far below actual losses suffered.
Interpretive note: The excerpt uses an ellipsis between 'YOU' and 'FOR ANY AMOUNT', suggesting intervening language (such as conditions or carve-outs) that is not available for analysis. The claim is based solely on the quoted language. Enforceability of liability caps varies by jurisdiction and is not addressed here.
Regardless of the harm you experience, the maximum amount LinkedIn acknowledges it may owe you is capped at the fees you paid or owe to LinkedIn, or USD $1,000, whichever is greater.
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"LINKEDIN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU...FOR ANY AMOUNT THAT EXCEEDS (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID OR PAYABLE BY YOU TO LINKEDIN...OR (B) US $1000.— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn User Agreement
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This cap places a hard ceiling on any monetary recovery a member could obtain from LinkedIn, which may be far below actual losses suffered.
Regardless of the harm you experience, the maximum amount LinkedIn acknowledges it may owe you is capped at the fees you paid or owe to LinkedIn, or USD $1,000, whichever is greater.
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