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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
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.
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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"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
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts are subject to FTC scrutiny and have been challenged under state consumer protection statutes, particularly in California under the Consumers Legal Remedies Act and in New Jersey. The enforceability of class action waivers in non-arbitral contexts varies by jurisdiction and has not been uniformly resolved. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The extension of the class action waiver beyond the arbitration context to all court proceedings involving non-arbitrable claims is a broader application than is universally accepted and may face enforceability challenges in certain states. California courts have addressed the interaction between class action waivers and state consumer protection statutes. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California, New Jersey, and several other states have statutory or judicial frameworks that may limit enforcement of class action waivers in consumer contracts. EU residents are expressly exempted from the arbitration clause and retain local consumer rights, which may independently limit application of the class waiver. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers or organizations that integrate Discord into operational workflows should note that any systemic platform failures or data incidents would need to be addressed through individual claims rather than coordinated group action under these terms, though applicable law may provide independent grounds for collective proceedings. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should evaluate whether the class action waiver is enforceable in the jurisdictions where their users or employees are located, particularly in states with strong consumer protection statutes. The interaction between the waiver and state public interest litigation rights should be assessed.
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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.
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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