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One-Year Contractual Statute of Limitations

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What it is

The agreement requires that any claim arising from site use or these terms be filed within one year of accrual, regardless of any longer limitations period that would otherwise apply under statute or law. Claims filed after one year are stated to be permanently barred.

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 contractually shortens the limitations period for all claims to one year, overriding any longer statutory period that would otherwise apply. The clause explicitly states it applies regardless of contrary statute or law, though applicable law in certain jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of such contractual shortening.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the one-year contractual period for consumer and statutory claims varies by jurisdiction and claim type; applicable law may override this provision in certain contexts.

Clause Stability Stable

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users who have a claim against Stability arising from website use must initiate that claim within one year of when it arose, or the agreement states the claim is permanently barred. This period is shorter than the default statute of limitations for many claim types under New York law and under the laws of other jurisdictions.

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YOU AGREE THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY STATUTE OR LAW TO THE CONTRARY, ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION THAT YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE SITE OR THESE TERMS MUST BE FILED BY YOU WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

Excerpt from Stability AI's Terms of Use

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Document information
Document
Stability AI Terms of Use
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015713
Document ID
CA-D-00513
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
16c6dfe964855b08ac9679c7ce703ee07d6ee1312917e695d1b098ccf1c9b5a0
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 09:21 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-015713
Captured: 2026-05-08 09:21:53 UTC
SHA-256: 16c6dfe964855b08…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-015713/one-year-contractual-statute-of-limitations/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 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 One-Year Contractual Statute of Limitations clause do?

This provision contractually shortens the limitations period for all claims to one year, overriding any longer statutory period that would otherwise apply. The clause explicitly states it applies regardless of contrary statute or law, though applicable law in certain jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of such contractual shortening.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users who have a claim against Stability arising from website use must initiate that claim within one year of when it arose, or the agreement states the claim is permanently barred. This period is shorter than the default statute of limitations for many claim types under New York law and under the laws of other jurisdictions.

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