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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The agreement limits RapidAPI's aggregate liability to users, typically capping damages at the amount paid by the user in the preceding months, and excludes liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

This analysis describes what RapidAPI'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 establishes the contractual ceiling on financial recovery available to users in the event of platform failure, API unavailability, or data loss, which is operationally significant for businesses that depend on RapidAPI-brokered APIs for revenue-generating services.

Interpretive note: The specific liability cap amount and exclusion language was not legible in the truncated document; this provision is inferred from standard API marketplace terms structure.

Recent Activity

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Medium May 15, 2026

The updated terms establish a new GenAI Features category available through the Service and specify the operational and liability framework governing their use. GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is, as available' basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose. Under the revised terms, users assume sole responsibility for evaluating and verifying any outputs generated by GenAI Features before taking action based on them. Where chatbot functionality is included, the terms specify that chatbot responses are informational only, may be inaccurate or incomplete, and users must not submit personal data to chatbots. RapidAPI disclaims all liability for losses arising from reliance on GenAI or chatbot outputs.

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Change history

modified May 26, 2026

Severity was downgraded from 'high' to 'medium' but current version excerpt is empty, preventing assessment of substantive text changes.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement limits the financial recovery available to users for damages arising from platform failures or service interruptions to a defined cap, and excludes consequential or indirect damages regardless of the nature of the harm. The practical effect on enterprise users depends on the magnitude of potential downstream losses relative to subscription fees paid.

How other platforms handle this

ConvertKit Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Kit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting ...

Pinterest Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Pinterest shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, res...

Hulu Medium

You will remain responsible for any amounts you fail to pay in connection with your subscription, including collection costs, bank overdraft fees, collection agency fees, reasonable attorneys' fees, and arbitration or court costs.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in B2B platform agreements are generally enforceable in US jurisdictions subject to unconscionability doctrine review. In EU jurisdictions, consumer-facing liability limitations may be subject to Unfair Contract Terms Directive review, though B2B carve-outs typically apply. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. For enterprise users with production dependencies on RapidAPI-brokered APIs, the limitation of liability cap may be materially insufficient relative to the potential downstream revenue impact of service interruptions. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: UK and EU users should assess whether applicable unfair terms legislation constrains the enforceability of broad exclusions covering gross negligence or willful misconduct. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should assess whether the standard limitation of liability terms are negotiable at higher contract tiers, and whether the exclusion of consequential damages creates unacceptable risk given the platform's role in production infrastructure. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should evaluate whether their vendor risk framework requires contractual liability coverage that exceeds the standard terms, and whether cyber insurance or service continuity provisions address residual risk.

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
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Provision details

Document information
Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012432
Document ID
CA-D-00679
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c27dd551a8c8fb7f5a9142995ee56ce27214e0d7f5e212eb76f3aa2c32c04ef1
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-012432
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:16:16 UTC
SHA-256: c27dd551a8c8fb7f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: June 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RapidAPI's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision establishes the contractual ceiling on financial recovery available to users in the event of platform failure, API unavailability, or data loss, which is operationally significant for businesses that depend on RapidAPI-brokered APIs for revenue-generating services.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement limits the financial recovery available to users for damages arising from platform failures or service interruptions to a defined cap, and excludes consequential or indirect damages regardless of the nature of the harm. The practical effect on enterprise users depends on the magnitude of potential downstream losses relative to subscription fees paid.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.

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