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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The agreement asserts that Okta bears no liability for any category of damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, arising from access to or use of the Site, under any legal theory including negligence.

This analysis describes what Okta'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 asserts a total exclusion of liability across all damage categories, including direct damages, which goes beyond commonly observed limitation of liability clauses that typically cap rather than fully exclude direct damages. The enforceability of blanket direct damage exclusions varies by jurisdiction, and applicable law may constrain the scope of this assertion.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of a total liability exclusion including direct damages varies by jurisdiction; applicable consumer protection and data protection law may render portions of this clause unenforceable in specific contexts.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement asserts that Okta will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from use of the Site, regardless of the cause or legal theory; the practical enforceability of this exclusion, particularly for direct damages, may vary based on applicable jurisdiction and consumer protection law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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IN NO EVENT SHALL OKTA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES BASED ON LOST PROFITS, DATA OR USE, HOWEVER CAUSED AND, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, OR USE OF, THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SITE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Excerpt from Okta's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Consumer protection statutes in the EU, UK, and various US states may limit the enforceability of blanket liability exclusions, particularly where they purport to exclude liability for negligence or for direct damages.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • 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

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Okta Terms of Service
Entity
Okta
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006663
Document ID
CA-D-00689
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
78fc06cbad5f6995e5ebf7ecfc9a1b82a4bd5249682c959dc94a5c493a12ccad
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Okta
Document: Okta Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-006663
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:32:15 UTC
SHA-256: 78fc06cbad5f6995…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/okta/okta-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-006663/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Okta's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision asserts a total exclusion of liability across all damage categories, including direct damages, which goes beyond commonly observed limitation of liability clauses that typically cap rather than fully exclude direct damages. The enforceability of blanket direct damage exclusions varies by jurisdiction, and applicable law may constrain the scope of this assertion.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement asserts that Okta will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from use of the Site, regardless of the cause or legal theory; the practical enforceability of this exclusion, particularly for direct damages, may vary based on applicable jurisdiction and consumer protection law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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