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Mandatory Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

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Why it matters

This prevents you from joining group lawsuits and means your dispute will be heard by a private arbitrator rather than a judge or jury, which can limit your practical ability to seek redress.

Consumer impact

Character.AI claims a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use everything you submit or generate on the platform — including your conversations — for commercial and promotional purposes. If anything goes wrong, the company's liability to you is capped at just $100 or whatever you paid them. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by emailing legal@character.ai within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms.

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
    Send an email to legal@character.ai within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms. State clearly in the email that you do not want to resolve disputes with Character.AI by arbitration. Keep a copy of your sent email for your records.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC monitors unfair or deceptive contract terms, including mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer agreements.
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Document information
Document
Character.AI Terms of Service
Entity
Character.AI
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
March 15, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000794
Document ID
CA-D-00121
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/characterai/characterai-terms-of-service/mandatory-arbitration-class-action-waiver/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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