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"Prior to initiating any arbitration, the party seeking arbitration ("Claimant") must first send a written Notice of Claim to the other party ("Respondent") by email or USPS Certified Mail.Excerpt from Duolingo's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Prior to initiating any arbitration, the party seeking arbitration ("Claimant") must first send a written Notice of Claim to the other party ("Respondent") by email or USPS Certified Mail.”
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