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Class Action Waiver and Dispute Resolution

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What it is

You give up your right to sue AI21 as part of a group lawsuit (class action) and agree to resolve disputes privately through arbitration instead of in court.

This analysis describes what AI21 Labs'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes a bilateral dispute resolution framework that channels all disagreements into individual arbitration proceedings, which affects how disputes are adjudicated and the procedural mechanisms available to parties.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jun 16, 2026

The updated terms remove the explicit "Your Opt-Out Rights" button that previously allowed users to opt out of data sales and targeted advertising. In its place, the revised language establishes a general cookie consent framework requiring users to click "Accept" to allow cookies for site navigation, usage analysis, and marketing efforts. Users retain the ability to choose not to allow certain cookie types, but the prior dedicated opt-out mechanism for data sales and targeted advertising is no longer explicitly described in the accessible terms interface. If you wish to control cookie preferences, you can click on the cookie settings to modify consent for different types of cookies; however, strictly necessary cookies cannot be declined as they are required for core website functionality.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

1
Change
1
Month Monitored
Apr 30, 2026
First Seen
Apr 30, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed once in 1 month of monitoring.

Change history

removed Jun 16, 2026

Removal of the explicit class action waiver and binding arbitration requirement represents a significant shift away from mandatory individual arbitration, potentially restoring users' rights to pursue class action litigation and court remedies.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You cannot join with other affected users to sue AI21 in a class action, and you must pursue any claims through private arbitration, which is generally more expensive and less favorable for individual consumers with small-value claims.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Within 30 days
    If AI21's Terms provide an arbitration opt-out window (typically 30 days from account creation or Terms update), send a written opt-out notice to legal@ai21.com stating your name, account email, and intention to opt out of mandatory arbitration. Keep a copy of your email for your records.

How other platforms handle this

Teachable Medium

You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Substack Medium

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree to resolve any disputes with AI21 on an individual basis and waive any right to bring or participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

— Excerpt from AI21 Labs's AI21 Labs Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) in the U.S. and have been repeatedly scrutinized by the CFPB and FTC. The CFPB issued a rule in 2017 restricting class action waivers in financial contracts (vacated by Congress), indicating ongoing regulatory concern. EU Directive 2013/11/EU on Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Consumer Rights Directive limit the enforceability of mandatory arbitration against EU consumers. California courts have struck down class action waivers that are unconscionable under California Civil Code. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to challenge mandatory arbitration and class action waiver clauses as unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act Section 5, particularly in consumer contexts.
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  • State AG
    State Attorneys General, particularly in California and New York, have actively challenged class action waivers in consumer contracts as unconscionable or violating state consumer protection statutes.
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Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
AI21 Labs Terms of Use
Entity
AI21 Labs
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
April 30, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004123
Document ID
CA-D-00461
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
200410fbfe8d45547f3fd75da4be775c9976bd30375ad7c5fc3b502d2ae35721
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 06:20 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: AI21 Labs
Document: AI21 Labs Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-004123
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:20:21 UTC
SHA-256: 200410fbfe8d4554…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ai21-labs/ai21-labs-terms-of-use/class-action-waiver-and-dispute-resolution/
Accessed: June 17, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AI21 Labs's Class Action Waiver and Dispute Resolution clause do?

The clause establishes a bilateral dispute resolution framework that channels all disagreements into individual arbitration proceedings, which affects how disputes are adjudicated and the procedural mechanisms available to parties.

How does this clause affect you?

You cannot join with other affected users to sue AI21 in a class action, and you must pursue any claims through private arbitration, which is generally more expensive and less favorable for individual consumers with small-value claims.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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