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This analysis describes what Afterpay'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
Because either party — not just Afterpay — may elect binding arbitration once informal negotiations fail, a user can be compelled into arbitration and foreclosed from litigating in court.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is truncated with an ellipsis, which may indicate omitted conditions or procedural terms governing how arbitration is conducted. The canonical claim reflects only what the quoted language establishes.
A reader whose dispute with Afterpay cannot be resolved informally may be required to resolve it through binding arbitration if either party elects that process.
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"IF THE PARTIES ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE A DISPUTE THROUGH INFORMAL NEGOTIATIONS, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT EITHER YOU OR WE MAY ELECT TO HAVE THE DISPUTE...FINALLY AND EXCLUSIVELY RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION.Excerpt from Afterpay's Terms of Service
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Because either party — not just Afterpay — may elect binding arbitration once informal negotiations fail, a user can be compelled into arbitration and foreclosed from litigating in court.
A reader whose dispute with Afterpay cannot be resolved informally may be required to resolve it through binding arbitration if either party elects that process.
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