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Aggregate Liability Cap

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What it is

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The agreement caps TikTok's total financial liability to any user at the greater of $100 or the total amount paid by that user to TikTok in the preceding 12 months, and this cap applies to TikTok USDS Joint Venture, its affiliates, service providers, business partners, and their personnel collectively.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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This provision establishes a maximum aggregate liability ceiling that would apply to the combined claims of any user against TikTok and its affiliated entities. For users who have not paid TikTok directly, the effective cap is $100 regardless of the nature or magnitude of the claimed harm.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jul 16, 2026

The updated terms restrict platform access for users under 14 in Florida, narrowing the age group that can use the full Platform to those 14 and older in that state. Users under 14 in Florida must use the separate Under 13 Experience, which limits data collection and includes additional safety protections. Additionally, the revised liability exemptions now explicitly state that TikTok is not liable for suspension or termination of accounts, meaning users cannot seek damages for account loss under the terms of service.

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If You Do Nothing

⚠ The $100 aggregate liability cap applies as written to all claims arising under these Terms unless a specific statutory remedy overrides it under applicable law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, the maximum aggregate liability of TikTok USDS Joint Venture and our affiliates, service providers and business partners, including TT Commerce & Global Services, and its affiliates, and each of our respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and advisors, arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall, under no circumstance, exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you have paid us in the past 12 months.

Excerpt from TikTok's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Liability caps in consumer-facing terms of service may require evaluation under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law, which restrict certain waivers of consumer rights.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
TikTok Terms of Service
Entity
TikTok
Date stated by the document
July 15, 2026
As printed in TikTok’s text (version CA-V-004925), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 6, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-004925, captured July 16, 2026
Document ID
CA-D-000032
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-004925)
e42897eba34be401b90cfef2b5f193e8978722ddbf68345a48d3664d46dd4730
Analysis generated
July 16, 2026 01:53 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
Excerpt not yet checked against a stored version
Citation Record
Entity: TikTok
Document: TikTok Terms of Service
Version: CA-V-004925
Captured: 2026-07-16 00:09:48 UTC
SHA-256: e42897eba34be401…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tiktok/tiktok-terms-of-service/aggregate-liability-cap/
Accessed: Oct. 23, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does TikTok's Aggregate Liability Cap clause do?

This provision establishes a maximum aggregate liability ceiling that would apply to the combined claims of any user against TikTok and its affiliated entities. For users who have not paid TikTok directly, the effective cap is $100 regardless of the nature or magnitude of the claimed harm.

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