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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

This provision prohibits users from participating in class action, collective, or representative legal actions against Discord, whether in arbitration or in court proceedings where arbitration does not apply.

This analysis describes what Discord'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause requires that all disputes be pursued individually, which applies both within arbitration and in any court proceedings where the arbitration clause does not govern. The provision has separate application from the arbitration clause itself, extending the individual-only requirement to non-arbitrable claims.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver in non-arbitral court proceedings varies by jurisdiction and has not been uniformly resolved across all U.S. states.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users who have disputes with Discord arising from shared or systemic issues must pursue those claims individually rather than as part of a collective or class proceeding. The agreement states this applies to any dispute not otherwise subject to arbitration, covering a broad range of potential claim types.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree that any Dispute between you and Discord that for any reason is not subject to the "Agreement to Arbitrate" section below may only be pursued by you on an individual basis, and you may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, collective, or representative action.

Excerpt from Discord's Terms of Service

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Terms of Service
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014152
Document ID
CA-D-00081
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2897c37ccab2b947e24bf261fd7b72de548cca15d0ebe5d28394cebf9591ca39
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014152
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:46:31 UTC
SHA-256: 2897c37ccab2b947…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014152/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Discord's Class Action Waiver clause do?

This clause requires that all disputes be pursued individually, which applies both within arbitration and in any court proceedings where the arbitration clause does not govern. The provision has separate application from the arbitration clause itself, extending the individual-only requirement to non-arbitrable claims.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users who have disputes with Discord arising from shared or systemic issues must pursue those claims individually rather than as part of a collective or class proceeding. The agreement states this applies to any dispute not otherwise subject to arbitration, covering a broad range of potential claim types.

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