You and Amazon 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.
Class action lawsuits are often the only economically viable way to hold large companies accountable for widespread but individually small harms; waiving this right significantly reduces corporate accountability.
Amazon's Conditions of Use significantly limit consumers' legal options by requiring binding arbitration and waiving the right to participate in class action lawsuits, meaning disputes must be resolved individually through a private arbitration process rather than in court. Amazon also acquires a broad, royalty-free, perpetual license to any content users submit — including reviews and photos — and can modify terms at any time, with continued use of the site constituting acceptance of changes. You can opt out of mandatory arbitration by mailing a written notice to Amazon Arbitration Opt-out, P.O. Box 81226, Seattle, WA 98108 within 30 days of first accepting these terms.