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This analysis describes what Amazon Associates'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
The clause removes the right to litigate disputes in court for nearly all claims, confining associates to binding arbitration except where small claims court is available under applicable law.
The claim requires associates to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, with a narrow exception for claims that qualify for small claims court.
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Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...
all Disputes arising out of or relating to the Class Action Waiver, including any claim that all or part of the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable...shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction and not by an arbitrator...
except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights
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"Any dispute relating in any way to the Associates Program or this Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may elect to proceed in small claims court if the claims qualify under applicable law.Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Operating Agreement
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The clause removes the right to litigate disputes in court for nearly all claims, confining associates to binding arbitration except where small claims court is available under applicable law.
The claim requires associates to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, with a narrow exception for claims that qualify for small claims court.
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