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
How other platforms handle this
If any dispute between the parties is not subject to arbitration or cannot be heard in small claims court, then the state and federal courts located in Alameda County, California, will have exclusive jurisdiction.
Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Delaware.
"By agreeing to these terms, you and Discord agree that to the extent any Dispute is not arbitrable—including any arbitration-related litigation, such as a motion to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on an arbitration award—the Dispute must be resolved exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction, federal or state...located in the County of New Castle, Delaware, and no other court.Excerpt from Discord's Terms of Service
Get the weekly coverage letter
Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.
The clause states: “By agreeing to these terms, you and Discord agree that to the extent any Dispute is not arbitrable—including any arbitration-related litigation, such as a motion to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on an arbitration award—the Dispute must be resolved exclusively …”
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Discord.