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What it is

Nintendo disclaims all express and implied warranties and limits its aggregate liability for any claim to the amount the user actually paid for the specific Services at issue, with no liability for special or consequential damages. The agreement states these limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

This analysis describes what Nintendo'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision caps Nintendo's aggregate liability per claim at the amount actually paid for the relevant Services, and excludes liability for special or consequential damages. The clause explicitly acknowledges that applicable law may restrict these limitations in certain jurisdictions.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Nintendo's total liability for any claim related to the Services is capped at the amount the user actually paid for the Services at issue, which may be zero for free Services. The agreement disclaims all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, subject to applicable law.

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USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY NINTENDO OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES CREATES A WARRANTY. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 'AS-IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. NINTENDO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NINTENDO AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, LICENSEES, LICENSORS AND CONTRACTORS ('NINTENDO PARTIES') WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, EVEN IF NINTENDO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, THE NINTENDO PARTIES' AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT (IF ANY) YOU ACTUALLY PAID FOR THE SERVICES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF SUCH CLAIM.

Excerpt from Nintendo's Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Warranty disclaimers and liability caps in consumer contracts engage the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act for product-related claims, state consumer protection statutes (including California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act), and EU consumer rights directives for …

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
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    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • 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
Nintendo Terms of Use
Entity
Nintendo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014264
Document ID
CA-D-00187
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
417af3b8a2ea4de8c74cfdd5577c4379c77f483284bd3966f787928df75a6042
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 17:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Nintendo
Document: Nintendo Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014264
Captured: 2026-05-07 17:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 417af3b8a2ea4de8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014264/limitation-of-liability-and-warranty-disclaimer/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nintendo's Limitation of Liability and Warranty Disclaimer clause do?

This provision caps Nintendo's aggregate liability per claim at the amount actually paid for the relevant Services, and excludes liability for special or consequential damages. The clause explicitly acknowledges that applicable law may restrict these limitations in certain jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Nintendo's total liability for any claim related to the Services is capped at the amount the user actually paid for the Services at issue, which may be zero for free Services. The agreement disclaims all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, subject to applicable law.

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