Instead of going to court, you and Figma agree to resolve disputes through private arbitration, which means a neutral arbitrator decides the outcome rather than a judge or jury.
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Arbitration limits your ability to challenge Figma in court and eliminates your right to participate in class action lawsuits, which are often the only practical way to pursue small individual claims.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of this clause varies significantly by jurisdiction; EU/EEA users and certain US state residents may have legal protections that limit or void mandatory arbitration requirements.
By agreeing to these terms, you give up your right to sue Figma in court or join a class action lawsuit, and disputes must instead go through individual binding arbitration, unless you opt out within 30 days of account creation.
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"You and Figma agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or our Services through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. This includes disputes arising out of or relating to interpretation or application of this 'Mandatory Arbitration Provisions' section, including its enforceability, revocability, or validity.Excerpt from Figma's Terms of Service (Superseded URL)
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Federal Arbitration Act in the US context.
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Arbitration limits your ability to challenge Figma in court and eliminates your right to participate in class action lawsuits, which are often the only practical way to pursue small individual claims.
By agreeing to these terms, you give up your right to sue Figma in court or join a class action lawsuit, and disputes must instead go through individual binding arbitration, unless you opt out within 30 days of account creation.
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