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This cap applies to all claims in aggregate, meaning no matter how many or how serious the claims, the maximum financial exposure Snapchat faces is a nominal dollar amount for most users who pay nothing.
The updated terms establish mandatory age verification as a condition of account creation and authorize Snapchat to lock or delete accounts if users do not meet applicable age requirements in their jurisdiction. The revised content moderation language expands Snapchat's authority to review, moderate, or remove content in its sole discretion and explicitly states the company will not be liable for these actions. An appeals process is introduced, but decisions remain subject to Snapchat's sole discretion. You can review the prior Terms of Service on Snapchat's support site, which apply until September 21, 2026.
View change record →If Snapchat causes harm, the reader's maximum possible recovery is limited to the greater of $100 or their last 12 months of payments to Snapchat.
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"IN NO EVENT WILL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE ACTIVITY GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
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This cap applies to all claims in aggregate, meaning no matter how many or how serious the claims, the maximum financial exposure Snapchat faces is a nominal dollar amount for most users who pay nothing.
If Snapchat causes harm, the reader's maximum possible recovery is limited to the greater of $100 or their last 12 months of payments to Snapchat.
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