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Aggregate Liability Cap

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What it is

Zillow's total financial liability to any user for all claims under these terms is capped at the greater of fees paid to Zillow in the prior 12 months or $100, regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is brought.

This analysis describes what Zillow'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision defines the maximum financial recovery available to any individual user against Zillow and all its affiliates for any claim under these terms, including contract, tort, and related theories. For users who pay no fees or minimal fees, the effective cap is $100.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the $100 liability cap may vary by jurisdiction and claim type under applicable state consumer protection law.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jul 13, 2026

The updated terms establish explicit consent for Zillow to contact you through email, phone calls, text messages, and in-app features using automatic dialing systems and prerecorded voices. These communications may include advertising or marketing offers alongside transactional messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier, and contact frequency will vary based on your account activity. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and calls with Zillow employees may be recorded for quality control and internal business purposes.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

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Change
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause has changed once in 4 months of monitoring.

Change history

modified Jul 13, 2026

Lookback period extended from 6 months to 12 months; scope expanded to include 'Zillow Companies' and affiliates; added explicit reference to contract and tort claims; restructured as numbered options for clarity.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement limits what any individual user may recover from Zillow and its affiliates for all claims to the greater of their prior 12 months of fees paid or $100. For free-tier users, this means the stated maximum recovery is $100 regardless of the nature or magnitude of the harm asserted.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE ZILLOW COMPANIES AND ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE, WHETHER UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF: (1) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE ZILLOW COMPANIES FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIMS; OR (2) $100.

Excerpt from Zillow's Terms of Use

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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
Zillow Terms of Use
Entity
Zillow
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014234
Document ID
CA-D-00231
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cb652db3ff156ae7892f761fcf07d4f6bda63450f663b09a98fb4d0fdd82949
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014234
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:04:11 UTC
SHA-256: 2cb652db3ff156ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014234/aggregate-liability-cap/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zillow's Aggregate Liability Cap clause do?

This provision defines the maximum financial recovery available to any individual user against Zillow and all its affiliates for any claim under these terms, including contract, tort, and related theories. For users who pay no fees or minimal fees, the effective cap is $100.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement limits what any individual user may recover from Zillow and its affiliates for all claims to the greater of their prior 12 months of fees paid or $100. For free-tier users, this means the stated maximum recovery is $100 regardless of the nature or magnitude of the harm asserted.

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