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The arbitrator's awarding of damages must be consistent with the terms of the "Limitation of Liability" section of these Terms of Use as to the types and the amounts of damages for which a party may be held liable.
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"If the arbitrator awards you an amount higher than the last written settlement amount offered by Public.com...Public.com will pay to you the higher of: (i) the amount awarded by the arbitrator; or (ii) [$10,000].Excerpt from Public.com's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If the arbitrator awards you an amount higher than the last written settlement amount offered by Public.com...Public.com will pay to you the higher of: (i) the amount awarded by the arbitrator; or (ii) [$10,000].”
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