You are waiving your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or representative proceeding against Fireworks AI, including acting as a private attorney general.
This analysis describes what Fireworks AI'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
Class actions allow many individuals with similar small claims to collectively seek relief that would be impractical to pursue individually; waiving this right can make it economically unviable to pursue smaller claims against Fireworks AI.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the PAGA waiver component is uncertain under California law, and EU/EEA enforceability depends on applicable consumer protection directives.
The updated terms establish mandatory individual arbitration as the exclusive mechanism for resolving all disputes between you and Fireworks AI, including disputes that may have arisen before you agreed to these terms. The agreement also requires you to waive your right to seek relief in court, to have a jury trial, or to participate in any class action, collective, or representative proceeding. You can opt out of the arbitration provision by following the instructions provided in Section 16 of the terms.
View change record →This waiver means that even if many users share the same grievance, each must pursue individual arbitration rather than combining claims in a class action, which may make smaller disputes economically impractical to pursue.
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If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.
the arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.
Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...
"TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW (AS DEFINED BELOW), YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO SEEK RELIEF IN A COURT OF LAW AND TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL ON YOUR CLAIMS, AS WELL AS YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.Excerpt from Fireworks AI's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The FTC has expressed concern about class action waivers in consumer contracts as potentially unfair practices.
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Class actions allow many individuals with similar small claims to collectively seek relief that would be impractical to pursue individually; waiving this right can make it economically unviable to pursue smaller claims against Fireworks AI.
This waiver means that even if many users share the same grievance, each must pursue individual arbitration rather than combining claims in a class action, which may make smaller disputes economically impractical to pursue.
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