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Duolingo can change the terms at any time, and your continued use of the app constitutes your agreement to the new terms without requiring them to notify you directly.
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If Duolingo causes you harm, the most you can recover is the amount you paid them in the last year, which may be zero for free users.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-27 under rubric v3.5.