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Limitation of Liability Cap

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Liability caps define the maximum financial exposure Target assumes for breaches, service failures, or other actionable claims. This provision creates predictability in the company's risk allocation and establishes the outer boundary of compensation available through the agreement.

Recent Activity

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Medium Apr 30, 2026

California customers using Target's same-day delivery service will now pay a CA Shipt Shopper Benefit Fee in addition to standard delivery costs, according to the updated terms. The terms do not specify the fee amount, structure, or whether it applies to all same-day orders or only certain product categories. Consumers in California should review their receipt or account details to understand the exact fee amount and whether it was previously being charged but undisclosed, or if this represents a new charge.

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Medium Apr 16, 2026

Target removed specific language that explained how Target Circle Bonus rewards are earned, calculated, and reflected in customer accounts across different purchase methods (online, in-store, Same Day Delivery, Order Pickup, Drive Up). Previously, the terms clarified that online orders counted as one transaction unless they included Target Plus items or used Same Day Delivery, and specified timing for when bonuses would appear (24 hours for in-store, upon shipment/pickup/delivery for online). Without this clarity, customers must now rely on in-app displays or support channels to understand exactly how their purchases contribute to bonus eligibility, which may create confusion about reward calculation or disputes over earned benefits.

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Medium Mar 19, 2026

Target's updated Terms and Conditions now include explicit governance for its Target Circle loyalty program and Target Circle 360 membership. The updated terms establish that membership is voluntary and that by joining or continuing to use the program, members agree to Target Circle-specific terms and the Privacy Policy in effect at that time. The terms authorize Target to update the Target Circle Terms, the Target App, or the website at any time without advance notice, with continued program participation constituting acceptance of those updates. You can choose not to join Target Circle or can stop participating in the program to avoid binding yourself to these updated terms.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the amount of damages a user may recover from Target in a dispute is restricted to the cap amount specified in the terms, regardless of the actual harm incurred. Users proceeding with service use operate under this limitation on recoverable compensation.

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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...

ConvertKit Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Kit 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, resulting ...

Pinterest Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Pinterest 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, res...

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Terms and Conditions
Entity
Target
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001366
Document ID
CA-D-00259
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
480b5d4a311d08d87b75f1a22d1c751d68d0d186ac76aff1c64d8689245b2360
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-001366
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:50:01 UTC
SHA-256: 480b5d4a311d08d8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-terms-and-conditions/limitation-of-liability-cap/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Target's Limitation of Liability Cap clause do?

Liability caps define the maximum financial exposure Target assumes for breaches, service failures, or other actionable claims. This provision creates predictability in the company's risk allocation and establishes the outer boundary of compensation available through the agreement.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the amount of damages a user may recover from Target in a dispute is restricted to the cap amount specified in the terms, regardless of the actual harm incurred. Users proceeding with service use operate under this limitation on recoverable compensation.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 19 platforms. See the full comparison.

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