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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

We try to provide a clear and fair service. We don't guarantee that our service will always be safe, secure, or error-free, or that it will always function without disruptions, delays or imperfections. To the extent permitted by law, we also disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, and we limit our liability for claims arising out of or related to these Terms to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Why it matters

If Meta suffers a data breach, service outage, or content error that causes you financial or reputational harm, this clause significantly limits your ability to seek compensation from Meta in legal proceedings.

Consumer impact

Meta's Terms of Service grant the company an extremely broad license to use everything you post — photos, videos, text — for commercial purposes including advertising, and this license persists even if you delete content that others have already reshared. Meta retains the right to suspend or remove your account, restrict content visibility, and modify these terms with as little as 30 days' notice, meaning the rules governing your account can change materially over time. You can review and adjust your advertising data preferences by navigating to Facebook Settings > Ads, and EU/UK users can exercise additional rights including data access, deletion, and objection to processing via the Facebook Privacy Center.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive contract terms under FTC Act Section 5, including limitation of liability clauses that may be misleading to consumers.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State Attorneys General can enforce state consumer protection statutes that may void unconscionable liability limitations in consumer contracts.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Terms of Service
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000178
Document ID
CA-D-00020
Evidence Provenance
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Wayback Machine
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8a855e4c147f2c90abe6867d9f920a94ad0e0ebee43fb73d9f0d62acffd1e90c
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Meta | Document: Meta Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000178
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:29:13 UTC | SHA-256: 8a855e4c147f2c90…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-terms-of-service/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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