Unless you opt out within 30 days of first using Bumble, most legal disputes with Bumble must be resolved through private arbitration rather than in court, and you cannot join a class action lawsuit against Bumble.
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Mandatory arbitration and the class action waiver significantly limit your legal options if something goes wrong, making it harder and potentially more expensive to pursue smaller claims individually and preventing collective action by groups of affected users.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver and mandatory arbitration provision may vary by jurisdiction, particularly in California, and ongoing legislative and judicial developments may affect the scope of enforceability for consumer contracts.
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View change record →Current version now explicitly mentions an opt-out right for the arbitration agreement, whereas previous version provided no excerpt details.
View full change record →If you do not actively opt out within 30 days of account creation, you waive your right to a jury trial and cannot participate in class action lawsuits against Bumble, which are often the only practical mechanism for consumers to pursue small individual claims related to billing, data, or safety issues.
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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.
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 ...
THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12.2) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMIT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.
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"Section 14 of these Terms contains provisions governing how claims that you and Bumble Group have against each other are resolved. In particular, it contains an arbitration agreement that will, with limited exceptions, require disputes between us to be submitted to binding and final arbitration. You have a right to opt out of the arbitration agreement pursuant to Section 14 below. If you do not opt out of the arbitration agreement in accordance with Section 14, (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims and seek relief against us on an individual basis only; and (2) you are waiving your right to seek relief in a court of law and to have a jury trial on your claims.— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Terms and Conditions
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Federal Arbitration Act, which generally permits mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts, though some state consumer protection statutes including California's impose limitations. The CFPB has issued rulemaking in this area (later overturned by Congress), and ongoing regulatory scrutiny of mandatory arbitration in consumer financial and consumer service contexts remains active. The FTC has indicated interest in arbitration clauses that effectively immunize companies from class-based consumer redress. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The combination of mandatory arbitration and class action waiver is among the most significant rights-limiting provisions in consumer-facing terms. While common in the industry, this combination has faced judicial and regulatory scrutiny, and enforceability may vary by state, particularly in California where courts have historically applied heightened unconscionability analysis to consumer arbitration clauses. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California presents the highest enforcement risk given its history of challenging mandatory arbitration in consumer contracts. EU and UK users may not be subject to this clause given their distinct regulatory regimes and the DSA's provisions on user redress; the document acknowledges additional rights for EU and UK users. Illinois, New York, and Washington have also shown legislative and judicial activity limiting mandatory arbitration in specific consumer contexts. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: B2B or enterprise procurement teams contracting with Bumble should confirm whether this arbitration provision extends to business accounts or is limited to individual consumer users. The opt-out mechanism should be operationally validated to confirm it is functional and that opt-out requests are properly logged and honored. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm the 30-day opt-out window is clearly disclosed at account creation and that the opt-out process is technically accessible and documented. Any update to the arbitration terms should trigger re-evaluation of whether existing users are adequately notified and given a new opt-out opportunity. The class action waiver should be reviewed in light of current state law developments, particularly in California.
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Mandatory arbitration and the class action waiver significantly limit your legal options if something goes wrong, making it harder and potentially more expensive to pursue smaller claims individually and preventing collective action by groups of affected users.
If you do not actively opt out within 30 days of account creation, you waive your right to a jury trial and cannot participate in class action lawsuits against Bumble, which are often the only practical mechanism for consumers to pursue small individual claims related to billing, data, or safety issues.
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