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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

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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

This document changed recently

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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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

Chegg Medium

If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.

Asana Medium

you agree that before taking any formal action, you will contact us at dispute-notice@asana.com and provide a brief, written description of the dispute and your contact information...

Writer Medium

Before filing any legal action, you agree to work together with us to resolve all potential disputes respectfully and amicably.

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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 Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) in the U.S.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

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
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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/provision/CA-P-004123/class-action-waiver-and-dispute-resolution/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 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 206 platforms. See the full comparison.

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