If you are based in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights to challenge Bluesky's moderation decisions, including through certified independent dispute resolution bodies, in addition to the standard appeals process.
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EU/EEA users have stronger procedural rights than users in other regions, including access to external certified dispute settlement bodies, which provides a meaningful additional avenue beyond Bluesky's internal appeals process.
EU and EEA users can escalate content moderation disputes to certified independent DSA bodies or national courts, providing an external check on Bluesky's moderation decisions that is not available to users in most other regions.
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If the amount in dispute exceeds U.S. $1,000,000, either party shall have the right to appeal via AAA's Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules, with the appealing party bearing all such costs.
the arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.
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...
"If you're in the EU or EEA, you have the right to challenge Bluesky's content-moderation or account decisions through various channels: Internal appeal, as described above, by emailing moderation@blueskyweb.xyz. Out-of-court dispute with a certified DSA body. You may choose any EU-certified dispute settlement body with appropriate expertise. Bluesky will engage in good-faith resolution under Article 21, but these bodies' decisions are non-binding. Judicial remedy in the courts of your country of residence or establishment.Excerpt from Bluesky's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision reflects Bluesky's obligations under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), specifically Article 21 regarding out-of-court dispute settlement.
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EU/EEA users have stronger procedural rights than users in other regions, including access to external certified dispute settlement bodies, which provides a meaningful additional avenue beyond Bluesky's internal appeals process.
EU and EEA users can escalate content moderation disputes to certified independent DSA bodies or national courts, providing an external check on Bluesky's moderation decisions that is not available to users in most other regions.
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