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# [Prevent Runaway Lead Scores with Individual Scoring Limitations | HubSpot Lead Scoring Tipere...](https://www.xcellimark.com/how-to-hubspot/prevent-runaway-lead-scores-with-individual-scoring-limitations-hubspot-lead-scoring-tipere)

 Written by [Alexi Leimbach](https://www.xcellimark.com/how-to-hubspot/author/alexi-leimbach) | Mar 26, 2026 8:26:29 PM

This video highlights techniques for preventing runaway lead scores in HubSpot by setting limitations on individual scoring criteria.

 

## Overview

The speaker emphasizes that while clicks are valuable, they shouldn't cause a score to inflate falsely if a prospect clicks everything.

Key Takeaways:

- Set Limits: Use the "Limit score to" feature for low-value actions like clicking a Call to Action (CTA). For example, if you assign 5 points per click, you can cap the total points from that rule at 10 or 20 to avoid exhausting the score group.
- **Keep High-Intent Uncapped:** Do not cap actions that signal high intent, such as filling out a form on the pricing page.
- **Control Score Inflation: **Capping criteria ensures your overall lead score accurately reflects true buyer intent rather than just frequent activity.

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