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$50 Damages Cap

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What it is

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(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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Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinecone Terms of Service
Entity
Pinecone
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011849
Document ID
CA-D-00802
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2fc5379e0d50dfa7d8c1e444aa02aefd5350ca3037fe38b348f6c5ba80c4d45e
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Pinecone
Document: Pinecone Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-011849
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:38:55 UTC
SHA-256: 2fc5379e0d50dfa7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinecone/pinecone-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-011849/50-damages-cap/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinecone's $50 Damages Cap clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Pinecone?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pinecone.