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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

Target limits the amount it can be held responsible for if something goes wrong β€” typically capping damages at the amount you paid for a specific transaction or a fixed low dollar amount.

Why it matters

Even if Target's error causes you significant harm, you may only be able to recover a fraction of your actual losses.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Limitation of liability clauses are standard in commercial contracts but face enforceability challenges in consumer contexts under state unconscionability doctrine and UCC Article 2 principles where goods are involved.

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Consumer impact

Target's terms require consumers to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than in court, and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits β€” limiting your ability to seek group remedies. Target also claims a broad, royalty-free license to use any content you submit to the site, including reviews and photos. California residents and other state residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable state law that the terms acknowledge.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC can investigate if liability limitations constitute unfair or deceptive practices in consumer contracts.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Terms and Conditions
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00259003
Document ID
CA-D-00259
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Entity: Target | Document: Target Terms and Conditions | Record: CA-P-00259003
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:20:20 UTC | SHA-256: 49b9e9de48a9dedb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-terms-and-conditions/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
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