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Limitation of Liability

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Why it matters

If Snapchat's service causes you harm — such as a data breach exposing your private photos, or loss of content — you can only recover a maximum of $100 from Snap in most circumstances, regardless of the actual damage caused.

Consumer impact

Snapchat's Terms grant the company a broad, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute anything you post — including photos, videos, and messages — which persists even after you delete content in some contexts. US users waive their right to participate in class action lawsuits and must resolve disputes through binding individual arbitration, which significantly limits legal recourse. You can review and adjust your privacy and data settings within the Snapchat app under Settings > Privacy Controls to limit some forms of data use.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    A $100 liability cap in a consumer contract for a platform holding sensitive personal data may constitute an unfair or deceptive practice under FTC Act Section 5, particularly where the cap is disproportionate to potential consumer harm.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State consumer protection laws, including California's CCPA §1798.150 and UDAP statutes, may provide remedies independent of Snap's contractual liability cap for data breach or privacy violations.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Snapchat Terms of Service
Entity
Snapchat
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000737
Document ID
CA-D-00103
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Snapchat | Document: Snapchat Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000737
Captured: 2026-04-01 14:23:12 UTC | SHA-256: 2f21cc726a069b22…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snapchat/snapchat-terms-of-service/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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