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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

Netflix disclaims all liability for any damages you suffer — including physical injury — as a result of using the service, to the fullest extent the law allows.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you are harmed as a result of using Netflix — including through defects in the service, security failures, or even personal injury — this clause attempts to prevent you from recovering any financial compensation from Netflix, though courts in many states will not enforce this to its full extent.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This sweeping liability exclusion attempts to eliminate Netflix's financial responsibility even for personal injury arising from use of the service, which is unusually broad and may be unenforceable in several jurisdictions.

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TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS, IN NO EVENT SHALL NETFLIX, OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR ANY OF THEIR SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE (JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY) TO YOU FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer contracts are subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC §2-719) for goods and common law unconscionability doctrine for services. In the UK, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Section 65) renders void any limitation of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence — the personal injury exclusion in this clause is therefore void for UK consumers. EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms prohibits clauses that inappropriately limit liability to the detriment of consumers. California Civil Code §1668 voids contractual limitations on liability for fraud, willful injury, or violations of law. 2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC can challenge overbroad liability disclaimers in consumer contracts as unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general can pursue claims under state consumer protection statutes against unconscionable limitation of liability clauses in consumer adhesion contracts.
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Netflix Account and Content Policies
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Netflix
Document last updated
March 6, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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CA-P-003926
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Entity: Netflix | Document: Netflix Account and Content Policies | Record: CA-P-003926
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:03:58 UTC | SHA-256: 465e0ba8517600e1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/netflix/netflix-account-and-content-policies/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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