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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

Progressive limits its liability for all damages arising from use of the website, including unauthorized access to user data, except where such damages result from Progressive's own gross negligence or intentional actions.

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This analysis describes what Progressive'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision limits Progressive's financial exposure for website-related harms including unauthorized data access, with a carve-out only for gross negligence or intentional misconduct, which means users bear the risk of ordinary negligence-related data incidents under the terms as written.

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Interpretive note: Enforceability of the liability limitation for ordinary negligence-related data incidents depends on applicable state law and may be superseded by statutory data security and breach notification obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Progressive's liability for damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of user data transmitted through the site is disclaimed unless the access results directly from Progressive's gross negligence or intentional actions; ordinary negligence-related incidents are excluded from the liability carve-out.

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, Progressive shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or damage, nor any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arises out of (a) the use of, or inability to use, this site or content found in this site, or (b) unless resulting from the gross negligence or intentional actions of Progressive, the unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data, even if Progressive has been advised of the possibility of such 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Progressive Terms of Use
Entity
Progressive
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074300
Document ID
CA-D-00598
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
93bf237616c8eb80697a1b13366e4ad0aed47b204cf454a8dae7664c1876b3ce
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Progressive
Document: Progressive Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-074300
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:23:52 UTC
SHA-256: 93bf237616c8eb80…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/progressive/progressive-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-074300/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Progressive's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision limits Progressive's financial exposure for website-related harms including unauthorized data access, with a carve-out only for gross negligence or intentional misconduct, which means users bear the risk of ordinary negligence-related data incidents under the terms as written.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Progressive's liability for damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of user data transmitted through the site is disclaimed unless the access results directly from Progressive's gross negligence or intentional actions; ordinary negligence-related incidents are excluded from the liability carve-out.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Progressive?

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