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Liability Cap at $500

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The liability cap defines the maximum financial exposure Yelp assumes under the agreement and operates to limit the scope of remedies available through dispute resolution procedures. This cap applies to all categories of claims unless explicitly excepted elsewhere in the terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' recoverable damages in disputes with Yelp are limited to $500, which constrains the financial remedy available through either arbitration or court proceedings. This ceiling applies to various claim types including breach, negligence, and statutory violations unless the terms specify a different recovery mechanism.

How other platforms handle this

Synthesia Medium

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Synthesia's aggregate liability to you under or in connection with this Agreement exceed the total fees paid or payable by you to Synthesia in the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. In...

Google AI Studio Medium

Google's total liability to you for any claims under these terms, including for any implied warranties, is limited to the amount you paid us to use the Gemini API (or, if we choose, to supplying you the services again) in the 12 months before the breach.

Duolingo Medium

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DUOLINGO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESUL...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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These Terms govern your access to and use of our products and services, including those offered through our websites, events, communications (e.g., emails, phone calls, and text messages) and mobile applications (collectively, the "Service").

— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Terms of Service
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004586
Document ID
CA-D-00239
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d53503a5204a575101a0b55b41cf0aaf446b9e8335df7c9a9038b9e64167ce4f
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:36 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004586
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:36:19 UTC
SHA-256: d53503a5204a5751…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-terms-of-service/liability-cap-at-500/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yelp's Liability Cap at $500 clause do?

The liability cap defines the maximum financial exposure Yelp assumes under the agreement and operates to limit the scope of remedies available through dispute resolution procedures. This cap applies to all categories of claims unless explicitly excepted elsewhere in the terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' recoverable damages in disputes with Yelp are limited to $500, which constrains the financial remedy available through either arbitration or court proceedings. This ceiling applies to various claim types including breach, negligence, and statutory violations unless the terms specify a different recovery mechanism.

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