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One-Year Shortened Statute of Limitations

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What it is

The agreement requires that all claims arising from use of the services or the agreement be filed within one year of the claim arising, after which the claim is barred, with this limitation explicitly not applying to EU residents.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision shortens the limitations period for claims against Oura to one year for non-EU users, which is shorter than the default statutes of limitations in most US states for contract and tort claims. The provision is subject to a carve-out for claims where applicable law prohibits such shortening.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of contractually shortened limitations periods varies by jurisdiction and claim type; applicable state consumer protection statutes may limit or void this provision for certain categories of claims.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, non-EU users who do not file a claim within one year of the event giving rise to the claim will be barred from pursuing that claim under the agreement's terms, subject to applicable law exceptions. EU residents are expressly excluded from this limitation.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, the parties agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Services or this Agreement must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. This paragraph does not apply to users who reside in the European Union.

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    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
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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
Oura Terms of Service
Entity
Oura
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074413
Document ID
CA-D-00737
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
89bdeb0fedb63b685ed56c13827f585c583c1fe1dd92f888b70efeb1ac5c9c89
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 16:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Oura
Document: Oura Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-074413
Captured: 2026-07-12 16:29:20 UTC
SHA-256: 89bdeb0fedb63b68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/oura/oura-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-074413/one-year-shortened-statute-of-limitations/
Accessed: Sept. 22, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oura's One-Year Shortened Statute of Limitations clause do?

This provision shortens the limitations period for claims against Oura to one year for non-EU users, which is shorter than the default statutes of limitations in most US states for contract and tort claims. The provision is subject to a carve-out for claims where applicable law prohibits such shortening.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, non-EU users who do not file a claim within one year of the event giving rise to the claim will be barred from pursuing that claim under the agreement's terms, subject to applicable law exceptions. EU residents are expressly excluded from this limitation.

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