No matter what goes wrong — including investment losses or platform errors — Wealthfront's total financial responsibility to you is limited to a maximum of $100.
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The liability limitation defines the maximum financial exposure Wealthfront assumes under the agreement, which affects the scope of potential remedies available through dispute resolution or legal proceedings for any losses or damages claimed by the user.
This provision significantly limits your legal recourse if Wealthfront's platform, advice, or technology causes you financial harm, making it very difficult to be compensated for significant losses.
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The liability limitation defines the maximum financial exposure Wealthfront assumes under the agreement, which affects the scope of potential remedies available through dispute resolution or legal proceedings for any losses or damages claimed by the user.
This provision significantly limits your legal recourse if Wealthfront's platform, advice, or technology causes you financial harm, making it very difficult to be compensated for significant losses.
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