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Mandatory Binding Arbitration

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The arbitration clause modifies the dispute resolution mechanism by channeling claims through arbitration proceedings rather than judicial courts, affecting where and how disputes are adjudicated and establishing individual claim resolution as the operational standard.

Recent Activity

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Medium May 27, 2026

The updated User Agreement incorporates additional policies and terms that were previously referenced separately, making them contractually binding conditions of service use. The agreement now explicitly states that continued use constitutes acceptance of all incorporated policies and additional terms posted on eBay's sites and applications. The updated language emphasizes that disputes are resolved through binding arbitration unless the user opts out according to section 19.B.9, and contains a waiver of class action rights. You can review which eBay entity contracts with you based on your jurisdiction (eBay Inc. for US, eBay UK Limited for UK, eBay GmbH for EU, and others listed) and locate the opt-out mechanism for arbitration in section 19.B.9 of the full agreement.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under the terms as written, users are required to pursue claims on an individual basis through binding arbitration, and are waived from participation in class or representative actions and from jury trial proceedings. This establishes individual arbitration as the mandatory dispute mechanism unless the user exercises an opt-out right within the specified window.

How other platforms handle this

Teachable Medium

You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Substack Medium

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...

Pinecone Medium

THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12.2) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMIT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Read this User Agreement carefully as it contains provisions that govern how claims you and we have against each other are resolved (see "Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability" and "Legal Disputes" provisions below). It also contains an Agreement to Arbitrate which will, with limited exception, require you to submit claims you have against us or related third parties to binding and final arbitration, unless you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate in accordance with section 19.B.9 (see Legal Disputes, Section B ("Agreement to Arbitrate")). If you do not opt out: (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against us or related third parties on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding; (2) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis; and (3) you are waiving your right to pursue disputes or claims and seek relief in a court of law and to have a jury trial.

— Excerpt from eBay's eBay User Agreement

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
eBay User Agreement
Entity
eBay
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004735
Document ID
CA-D-00255
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1aaec68b20417ba2d8c7b583b2038d855a5a9d8adeb52ad013375974a418716a
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 03:03 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: eBay
Document: eBay User Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-004735
Captured: 2026-05-21 03:03:16 UTC
SHA-256: 1aaec68b20417ba2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ebay/ebay-user-agreement/mandatory-binding-arbitration/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does eBay's Mandatory Binding Arbitration clause do?

The arbitration clause modifies the dispute resolution mechanism by channeling claims through arbitration proceedings rather than judicial courts, affecting where and how disputes are adjudicated and establishing individual claim resolution as the operational standard.

How does this clause affect you?

Under the terms as written, users are required to pursue claims on an individual basis through binding arbitration, and are waived from participation in class or representative actions and from jury trial proceedings. This establishes individual arbitration as the mandatory dispute mechanism unless the user exercises an opt-out right within the specified window.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 29 platforms. See the full comparison.

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