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Limitation of Liability

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What it is

The agreement limits WHOOP's liability to exclude indirect, incidental, special, consequential, and punitive damages arising from use of the service, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

This analysis describes what Whoop's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision caps the categories of damages recoverable from WHOOP in any dispute; users who experience harm from data loss, service interruption, or health data mishandling may be limited to direct damages only under these terms. The clause is qualified by applicable law, which may override the limitation in certain jurisdictions.

Interpretive note: The practical scope of the limitation depends on applicable law in each jurisdiction; EU, UK, and some US state mandatory law may override portions of this clause.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, WHOOP disclaims liability for indirect, consequential, punitive, and similar categories of damages arising from service use, data loss, or inability to access the service. The limitation is qualified by 'to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,' which means it may not apply in full in jurisdictions where such limitations are restricted by consumer protection law.

How other platforms handle this

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Pinterest Medium

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Hulu Medium

You will remain responsible for any amounts you fail to pay in connection with your subscription, including collection costs, bank overdraft fees, collection agency fees, reasonable attorneys' fees, and arbitration or court costs.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WHOOP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR CONTENT PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICE.

— Excerpt from Whoop's Whoop Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer contracts interact with EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms, which may render blanket exclusions of liability for personal injury or willful misconduct unenforceable in EU member states. UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 similarly restricts liability exclusions for consumer contracts. US state consumer protection statutes may limit the enforceability of broad liability caps. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The limitation is standard boilerplate but is materially significant in the context of continuous health data collection; a user who alleges harm from reliance on inaccurate physiological readings may encounter this limitation in any damages recovery. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK mandatory consumer protection law limits the enforceability of consequential damages exclusions in consumer contracts. California and other US states may limit liability exclusions where gross negligence or intentional misconduct is involved. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: The limitation applies to WHOOP's officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, suppliers, and content providers, effectively extending the liability shield to WHOOP's third-party service providers operating under the platform. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether the limitation of liability clause, as applied to health data loss or device malfunctions, is consistent with applicable consumer protection law in each market where WHOOP operates, particularly the EU and UK.

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Applicable agencies

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Whoop Terms of Use
Entity
Whoop
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004638
Document ID
CA-D-00739
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5f29e9584b02ee1892d283283b7b7e2feeff5fcd158e60267b251c22ec840a80
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Whoop
Document: Whoop Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-004638
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:54:47 UTC
SHA-256: 5f29e9584b02ee18…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/whoop/whoop-terms-of-use/limitation-of-liability/
Accessed: June 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Whoop's Limitation of Liability clause do?

This provision caps the categories of damages recoverable from WHOOP in any dispute; users who experience harm from data loss, service interruption, or health data mishandling may be limited to direct damages only under these terms. The clause is qualified by applicable law, which may override the limitation in certain jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, WHOOP disclaims liability for indirect, consequential, punitive, and similar categories of damages arising from service use, data loss, or inability to access the service. The limitation is qualified by 'to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,' which means it may not apply in full in jurisdictions where such limitations are restricted by consumer protection law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 265 platforms. See the full comparison.

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