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Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

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What it is

You agree to give up your right to participate in class action lawsuits or jury trials against Epic Games. This means you cannot join with other users to collectively sue Epic.

This analysis describes what Epic Games'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 structures the procedural format for dispute resolution by eliminating the availability of aggregated claims procedures in arbitration. It establishes that disputes must be adjudicated separately rather than through consolidated or class-based arbitration mechanisms.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This waiver means that even if many users are harmed in the same way (e.g., wrongful account bans or unauthorized charges), each person must individually arbitrate their claim, making collective action impossible and reducing Epic's accountability.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Within 30 days
    Opting out of arbitration (within 30 days via email to legal@epicgames.com) also preserves your right to participate in class actions. Send a written opt-out notice including your Epic account name.

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 ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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THE ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS IN THIS SECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. Under no circumstances does Epic consent to have any Disputes arbitrated using class arbitration procedures.

— Excerpt from Epic Games's Epic Games Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Class action waivers bundled with mandatory arbitration clauses face heightened scrutiny from state attorneys general and the FTC; enforceability varies by jurisdiction, and these waivers are generally unenforceable in EU member states and the UK.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
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Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Epic Games Terms of Service
Entity
Epic Games
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000637
Document ID
CA-D-00087
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
526cc58012bddb548ae3cbb3c39c7d90d654df412ea56b4025cd3cf68f04ada4
Analysis generated
March 24, 2026 07:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Epic Games
Document: Epic Games Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000637
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:18:00 UTC
SHA-256: 526cc58012bddb54…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/epic-games/epic-games-terms-of-service/class-action-and-jury-trial-waiver/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Epic Games's Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver clause do?

This clause structures the procedural format for dispute resolution by eliminating the availability of aggregated claims procedures in arbitration. It establishes that disputes must be adjudicated separately rather than through consolidated or class-based arbitration mechanisms.

How does this clause affect you?

This waiver means that even if many users are harmed in the same way (e.g., wrongful account bans or unauthorized charges), each person must individually arbitrate their claim, making collective action impossible and reducing Epic's accountability.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 16 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Epic Games?

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