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Limitation of Liability and Warranty Disclaimer

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What it is

Udemy's maximum financial responsibility to you for any harm caused is capped at the amount you paid in the last 12 months or $100, whichever is greater, and all implied warranties about course quality are disclaimed.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

No matter how much harm Udemy's platform causes you — including data breaches, loss of access to paid content, or defective services — your maximum recovery is capped at a very small dollar amount.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause means that if Udemy causes you financial harm, exposes your personal data, or fails to deliver services you paid for, you can only recover a maximum of your last 12 months of payments or $100 — creating a significant financial risk for users who have paid substantial subscription or course fees.

How other platforms handle this

Netflix Medium

The Netflix service is provided "as is" and without warranty or condition. In particular, our service may not be uninterrupted or error-free. You waive all special, indirect and consequential damages against us. These terms will not limit any non-waivable warranties or consumer protection rights tha...

Craigslist Medium

To the full extent permitted by law, craigslist, Inc., and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, affiliates, and successors in interest ("CL Entities") (1) make no promises, warranties, or representations as to CL, including its completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, prop...

Whatnot Medium

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER WHATNOT NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING THE SERVICES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, LOST BUSINESS OPPORT...

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TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXCLUDE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND UNDERTAKINGS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UDEMY'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, OR (B) $100. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY AND EVEN IF UDEMY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

— Excerpt from Udemy's Udemy Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer contracts are governed by EU Directive 93/13/EEC (Annex 1 identifying clauses limiting liability for death or personal injury as unfair), UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 §62 and §65 (which prohibit exclusion of liability for negligence causing death or personal injury and limit unfair terms), and California Civil Code §1668 (which voids contractual provisions exempting liability for willful injury or fraud). GDPR Art. 82 creates a non-waivable right to compensation for data protection violations. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices, including liability cap clauses that may be found unconscionable or that materially limit consumers' ability to seek redress.
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  • State AG
    State AGs can challenge liability limitation clauses under state consumer protection statutes including California Civil Code §1668 and CLRA.
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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Udemy Terms of Use
Entity
Udemy
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 7, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005447
Document ID
CA-D-00163
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0c3952f8896d10a895d67873660f119c635fbaa30914bef9a951ad8f87cf605e
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Udemy
Document: Udemy Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-005447
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:48:56 UTC
SHA-256: 0c3952f8896d10a8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/udemy/udemy-terms-of-use/limitation-of-liability-and-warranty-disclaimer/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Udemy's Limitation of Liability and Warranty Disclaimer clause do?

No matter how much harm Udemy's platform causes you — including data breaches, loss of access to paid content, or defective services — your maximum recovery is capped at a very small dollar amount.

How does this clause affect you?

This clause means that if Udemy causes you financial harm, exposes your personal data, or fails to deliver services you paid for, you can only recover a maximum of your last 12 months of payments or $100 — creating a significant financial risk for users who have paid substantial subscription or course fees.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 2 platforms. See the full comparison.

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