“Stripe is not responsible for, and disclaims all liability arising from or relating to: (a) any Stripe Connect Platform's acts or omissions in providing services to User or User's customers...”
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The clause fully insulates Stripe from legal responsibility for harm caused by a Platform's conduct, leaving the User with no recourse against Stripe for Platform-related failures.
Users cannot hold Stripe liable for losses or harm caused by a Platform's actions or failures in delivering services.
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THE FOREGOING CAP ON LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY OF DOORDASH FOR (Y) DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY DOORDASH'S NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR (Z) ANY INJURY CAUSED BY DOORDASH'S FRAUD OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
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"Stripe is not responsible for, and disclaims all liability arising from or relating to: (a) any Stripe Connect Platform's acts or omissions in providing services to User or User's customers...Excerpt from Stripe's Connected Account Agreement
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The clause fully insulates Stripe from legal responsibility for harm caused by a Platform's conduct, leaving the User with no recourse against Stripe for Platform-related failures.
Users cannot hold Stripe liable for losses or harm caused by a Platform's actions or failures in delivering services.
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