No matter what Pinecone does or how many claims you make, the maximum amount you can recover from them in connection with the website is $50.
This analysis describes what Pinecone'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
This clause limits Pinecone's financial liability for any cause of action to $50 total, regardless of the number of claims, the nature of the harm, or the form of the legal action asserted.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the $50 damages cap may vary by jurisdiction; courts in some states, including California, have examined the substantive unconscionability of nominal damages caps in standard form agreements.
If a user suffers harm arising from their use of the Pinecone website, the agreement caps financial recovery against Pinecone at $50 USD, covering all claims regardless of their nature or number. This cap applies to site use specifically; the Hosted Services Agreement governs Platform and API use and may contain different liability provisions.
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"TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS (FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION), WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF FIFTY US DOLLARS (U.S. $50.00). THE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE CLAIM WILL NOT ENLARGE THIS LIMIT.Excerpt from Pinecone's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Nominal damages caps in standard form agreements are subject to scrutiny under state consumer protection laws and may be challenged as substantively unconscionable, particularly in jurisdictions like California.
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This clause limits Pinecone's financial liability for any cause of action to $50 total, regardless of the number of claims, the nature of the harm, or the form of the legal action asserted.
If a user suffers harm arising from their use of the Pinecone website, the agreement caps financial recovery against Pinecone at $50 USD, covering all claims regardless of their nature or number. This cap applies to site use specifically; the Hosted Services Agreement governs Platform and API use and may contain different liability provisions.
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