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Aggregate Liability Cap ($100)

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What it is

The agreement caps Rapid's total financial liability to any user at USD $100, regardless of the nature, cause, or magnitude of the claim, including claims arising from service failures, data loss, security breaches, or downtime. The document acknowledges that this limitation may not apply in states that prohibit exclusion of incidental or consequential damages.

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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 a fixed $100 ceiling on all recoverable damages from Rapid, including claims arising from API outages, data loss, and security incidents; for enterprise API Consumers or API Providers processing commercially significant transaction volumes, this cap may represent a material mismatch between contractual exposure and actual operational risk.

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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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the maximum amount recoverable from Rapid for any claim, including service disruptions, data loss, or security failures, is USD $100, regardless of the actual harm incurred or the value of services purchased. The document notes that applicable state law may limit enforceability of this cap in certain jurisdictions.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF RAPID ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, ANY OF THE APIS PROVIDED VIA THE SERVICE, ANY API CONTENT/TERMS, ANY USER CONTENT, THE SITE (INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE), THIRD-PARTY INFRASTRUCTURE OR THIRD-PARTY TRADEMARKS EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100.00). SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The $100 liability cap may interact with consumer protection statutes in California, New York, and EU member states that impose minimum liability standards or prohibit blanket exclusion of liability for gross negligence …

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  • 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
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  • 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
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014487
Document ID
CA-D-00679
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f58a6bd94bece04825760a99d4287eddcf8b50408b64ac189f7cee02db129d77
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014487
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:42:54 UTC
SHA-256: f58a6bd94bece048…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014487/aggregate-liability-cap-100/
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 RapidAPI's Aggregate Liability Cap ($100) clause do?

This provision establishes a fixed $100 ceiling on all recoverable damages from Rapid, including claims arising from API outages, data loss, and security incidents; for enterprise API Consumers or API Providers processing commercially significant transaction volumes, this cap may represent a material mismatch between contractual exposure and actual operational risk.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the maximum amount recoverable from Rapid for any claim, including service disruptions, data loss, or security failures, is USD $100, regardless of the actual harm incurred or the value of services purchased. The document notes that applicable state law may limit enforceability of this cap in certain jurisdictions.

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