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Aggregate Liability Cap at $100

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The cap functions as a limitation on Substack's financial exposure across all dispute categories and creates a ceiling on recoverable damages regardless of actual harm claimed. This structure affects the economic framework governing disputes between the parties by establishing predictable maximum liability exposure.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms may recover damages limited to the greater of $100 or their 12-month subscription payments, with consequential damages excluded entirely. This means financial recovery in disputes is bounded by either a fixed minimum or the user's direct payments to the platform, whichever is greater.

How other platforms handle this

Synthesia Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Synthesia's aggregate liability to you under or in connection with this Agreement exceed the total fees paid or payable by you to Synthesia in the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. In...

Google AI Studio Medium

Google's total liability to you for any claims under these terms, including for any implied warranties, is limited to the amount you paid us to use the Gemini API (or, if we choose, to supplying you the services again) in the 12 months before the breach.

Duolingo Medium

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DUOLINGO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESUL...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, under no circumstances and under no legal theory shall Substack, its licensors, or its suppliers be liable to you or to any other person for: Any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, or Any amount, in the aggregate, in excess of the greater of (1) $100 or (2) the amounts paid and/or payable by you to us in connection with Substack in the twelve-month period preceding the applicable claim.

— Excerpt from Substack's Substack Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Substack Terms of Use
Entity
Substack
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005967
Document ID
CA-D-00177
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d2d135642274ee5eac38277ac41a146ef9980ab32b5eaa9fe939658be5f65972
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Substack
Document: Substack Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-005967
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:31:22 UTC
SHA-256: d2d135642274ee5e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/substack/substack-terms-of-use/aggregate-liability-cap-at-100/
Accessed: June 29, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Substack's Aggregate Liability Cap at $100 clause do?

The cap functions as a limitation on Substack's financial exposure across all dispute categories and creates a ceiling on recoverable damages regardless of actual harm claimed. This structure affects the economic framework governing disputes between the parties by establishing predictable maximum liability exposure.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms may recover damages limited to the greater of $100 or their 12-month subscription payments, with consequential damages excluded entirely. This means financial recovery in disputes is bounded by either a fixed minimum or the user's direct payments to the platform, whichever is greater.

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