“ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS MUST BE COMMENCED...WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE DATE THE PARTY ASSERTING THE CLAIM FIRST KNOWS OR REASONABLY SHOULD KNOW OF THE ACT, OMISSION, OR DEFAULT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM...”
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The one-year limitation period is shorter than many statutory limitation periods and starts running from when the claimant knows or reasonably should know of the issue, potentially cutting off claims before a user realises they have one.
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A user must commence any claim against Spotify within one year of when they first know or reasonably should know of the act, omission, or default at issue, or the claim may be barred.
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"ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS MUST BE COMMENCED...WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE DATE THE PARTY ASSERTING THE CLAIM FIRST KNOWS OR REASONABLY SHOULD KNOW OF THE ACT, OMISSION, OR DEFAULT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM...Excerpt from Spotify's Terms and Conditions
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The one-year limitation period is shorter than many statutory limitation periods and starts running from when the claimant knows or reasonably should know of the issue, potentially cutting off claims before a user realises they have one.
A user must commence any claim against Spotify within one year of when they first know or reasonably should know of the act, omission, or default at issue, or the claim may be barred.
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