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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

Robinhood limits its legal responsibility to you by stating it is not liable for indirect or consequential losses such as lost profits or data losses, even if those losses result from problems with its platform or services.

This analysis describes what Robinhood'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 the types of financial harm users can seek compensation for in a dispute, excluding categories like lost investment profits or losses resulting from platform outages, which are directly relevant to a trading platform.

Interpretive note: The qualifying phrase 'to the maximum extent permitted by law' means the actual scope of this limitation depends on applicable state law and regulatory requirements, which vary by jurisdiction.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 27, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 912 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users may be unable to recover consequential or indirect losses such as missed trading gains or platform-related losses, even if those losses are connected to Robinhood's service failures; the phrase 'to the maximum extent permitted by law' means applicable law may limit how broadly this exclusion applies in practice.

How other platforms handle this

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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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROBINHOOD AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICES.

— Excerpt from Robinhood's Robinhood Margin Account Rules

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer financial services agreements engage state consumer protection statutes, many of which restrict or void contractual liability waivers that are deemed unconscionable or contrary to public policy. The FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices may also be relevant if such clauses are found to mislead consumers about their rights. SEC and FINRA regulations impose independent duties of care on registered broker-dealers that may exist separately from contractual liability limitations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. While limitation of liability clauses are common in technology and financial services agreements, their application to consequential losses on a trading platform, where platform availability and execution quality are directly tied to financial outcomes, may face scrutiny from regulators and courts. The qualifying phrase 'to the maximum extent permitted by law' preserves some user protections but creates ambiguity about the actual scope of the limitation. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California, New York, and other states have consumer protection statutes and common law doctrines that may limit the enforceability of broad consequential damages exclusions, particularly where the service provider's negligence or willful misconduct is involved. EU and UK frameworks impose non-waivable consumer rights that would override such clauses for users in those jurisdictions. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Institutional clients and B2B partners negotiating with Robinhood should assess whether the limitation of liability clause is consistent with their own risk management requirements and whether negotiated carve-outs for gross negligence or willful misconduct are available. The clause as drafted applies broadly to all affiliates and agents. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should track regulatory and judicial developments regarding liability limitations in financial services technology platforms, particularly in connection with trading halts, platform outages, and order execution failures, which have been the subject of prior regulatory scrutiny of Robinhood specifically.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive acts or practices in consumer contracts, including liability limitation clauses that may mislead consumers about their legal rights
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce consumer protection statutes that may limit the enforceability of consequential damages waivers in consumer financial services agreements
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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Robinhood Margin Account Rules
Entity
Robinhood
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003307
Document ID
CA-D-00052
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
71437511b2ed24920093d597ba4748833f9cd349af943fefda81a8347e5b73c1
Analysis generated
March 15, 2026 10:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Robinhood
Document: Robinhood Margin Account Rules
Record ID: CA-P-003307
Captured: 2026-03-15 10:58:05 UTC
SHA-256: 71437511b2ed2492…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/robinhood/robinhood-margin-account-rules/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robinhood's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This clause limits the types of financial harm users can seek compensation for in a dispute, excluding categories like lost investment profits or losses resulting from platform outages, which are directly relevant to a trading platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users may be unable to recover consequential or indirect losses such as missed trading gains or platform-related losses, even if those losses are connected to Robinhood's service failures; the phrase 'to the maximum extent permitted by law' means applicable law may limit how broadly this exclusion applies in practice.

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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