Even if Thomson Reuters knows that using its website could cause you harm, it says it will not be legally responsible for any indirect or consequential losses you suffer as a result, such as lost profits or business losses.
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This clause effectively caps Thomson Reuters' financial exposure for harms arising from website use at zero for the most common categories of loss, which is significant for professional users who may rely on the site for business-critical information.
Interpretive note: Enforceability varies significantly by jurisdiction; EU, UK, and Australian mandatory consumer protection law may substantially limit the practical effect of this clause against individual consumers.
Standalone damages liability cap was removed, though similar protections may be implied in the consolidated disclaimer language in the current version.
View full change record →If a user suffers financial or other harm by relying on information from the Thomson Reuters website, this clause limits the ability to recover those losses from Thomson Reuters, even for significant business or professional damages. EU and UK consumer protection law may restrict this limitation for individual consumers.
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This clause effectively caps Thomson Reuters' financial exposure for harms arising from website use at zero for the most common categories of loss, which is significant for professional users who may rely on the site for business-critical information.
If a user suffers financial or other harm by relying on information from the Thomson Reuters website, this clause limits the ability to recover those losses from Thomson Reuters, even for significant business or professional damages. EU and UK consumer protection law may restrict this limitation for individual consumers.
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