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Your Bank Can Make a “Mistake” That Freezes Your Funds—And Walk Away Like Nothing Happened
Buried in every banking agreement is one phrase that should scare any serious entrepreneur: “Except for errors or omissions.”
You trust your bank to hold your money.
But have you ever asked what happens when they mess up?
Hidden in plain sight, almost every banking provider shields itself behind legal boilerplate that reads:
“We are not liable for any loss... except in the case of error or omission.”
Sounds innocent—until you realize how easily it’s abused.
Here’s the truth they won’t say out loud:
Banks regularly misclassify transactions, delay wires, or trigger internal fraud flags—none of which you caused.
And yet, you carry the consequences: delayed payouts, account reviews, or worse—frozen access.
And because of that “error or omission” clause?
They’re off the hook. No liability. No compensation.
Worse, for high-risk industries or large transaction volumes, these so-called "errors" begin to feel oddly timed.
Like you're being nudged into compliance. Or punished for your success.
The lesson?
Stop treating your bank like a partner.
It’s not.
It’s a risk-managed utility—one that will always prioritize its own legal cover, not your stability.
This is just one of many hidden truths most founders never see coming.
If you're scaling and serious about financial resilience, stay sharp.
More exposed secrets coming soon.
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