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What it is

Stability's total financial liability to any user for all claims arising from its services, Inputs, Outputs, or the terms is capped at the greater of $100 or the amount the user paid in the six months before the claim arose.

This analysis describes what Stability AI'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 $100 floor on aggregate liability, which may represent a material limitation for commercial or API users who experience significant losses attributable to service failures, inaccurate Outputs, or data issues. The cap applies across all causes of action including contract, tort, and negligence.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of the $100 liability floor varies by jurisdiction; UK consumer law, EU consumer protection frameworks, and certain US state statutes may limit its application to individual consumers.

Recent Activity

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Medium Sep 1, 2026

The updated terms establish a lower age threshold for audio services (13+) but require parental consent and active supervision for users under 18. All other services remain restricted to users 18 and older. The company expanded its license to use and process submitted content for service provision and maintenance. The arbitration clause now applies only to US users; Canadian users are no longer subject to mandatory arbitration. Use restrictions were clarified to prohibit developing competitive AI models, selling or sublicensing the Services, and removing AI-generated content markings, with limited exceptions expressly approved in writing.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the maximum financial recovery available against Stability for any and all claims is limited to the greater of $100 or six months of fees paid, regardless of the nature or scale of the loss. The provision states that these limitations are essential to the terms and a condition of service access.

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TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE STABILITY PARTIES' TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO OUR SERVICES, THE INPUTS / OUTPUTS, OR THESE TERMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER, WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR ACCESSING OUR SERVICES IN THE SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE DATE SUCH DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION FIRST AROSE. THESE LIMITATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THESE TERMS, AND WE WOULD NOT OFFER OUR SERVICES TO YOU WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

Excerpt from Stability AI's Terms of Service

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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
Stability AI Terms of Service
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015338
Document ID
CA-D-00329
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 05:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-015338
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:27:04 UTC
SHA-256: 98789d636c554bd7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-015338/aggregate-liability-cap/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Aggregate Liability Cap clause do?

This provision establishes a $100 floor on aggregate liability, which may represent a material limitation for commercial or API users who experience significant losses attributable to service failures, inaccurate Outputs, or data issues. The cap applies across all causes of action including contract, tort, and negligence.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the maximum financial recovery available against Stability for any and all claims is limited to the greater of $100 or six months of fees paid, regardless of the nature or scale of the loss. The provision states that these limitations are essential to the terms and a condition of service access.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Stability AI?

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