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The terms require that disputes between users and Glassdoor be resolved through individual arbitration rather than jury trials or class action litigation, and the agreement states that available remedies are limited in the event of a dispute.
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This provision requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration, which forecloses class action litigation as a procedural mechanism for users and limits access to jury trials. The terms also assert that available remedies are constrained, which may affect the practical scope of relief available to users with valid claims.
Interpretive note: Full arbitration procedure details, including opt-out mechanism and deadline, are contained in Section 12 of the Terms, which was not fully available in the document excerpt; enforceability varies by jurisdiction.
The updated terms identify Indeed, Inc. as the legal entity responsible for Glassdoor services, which affects where legal claims or notices must be directed. The terms now provide detailed procedures for copyright infringement claims under the DMCA, requiring claimants to submit specific information and contact an Indeed copyright department address. Users can opt out of the mandatory arbitration agreement by submitting a signed notice to the registered agent at the specified California address, though opting out does not affect other terms or previous arbitration agreements. The removal of the April 20, 2026 deadline for legacy login transition means that date-specific enforcement pressure has been eliminated, though the terms continue to authorize Indeed account login requirements.
View change record →The agreement requires that disputes proceed through individual arbitration rather than court litigation or class action proceedings, and states that remedies available to users are limited in the event of a dispute. The full arbitration procedure, including any opt-out mechanism and associated deadline, is described in Section 12 of the Terms, which was not included in the document excerpt provided.
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"THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION 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. SEE SECTION 12 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Excerpt from Glassdoor's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Mandatory arbitration clauses with class action waivers engage the Federal Arbitration Act in the U.S. and have been subject to FTC scrutiny regarding their use in consumer-facing agreements. California has enacted legislation limiting certain arbitration terms in consumer contracts. In the EU and UK, mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts may be unenforceable under the EU Unfair Contract Terms Directive and UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 as unfair terms that deprive consumers of access to courts. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Class action waivers in consumer terms are subject to ongoing regulatory and judicial scrutiny in multiple U.S. jurisdictions. The FTC has taken enforcement positions regarding the use of mandatory arbitration to limit consumer remedies. The provision's enforceability may vary depending on the specific arbitration rules incorporated by reference in Section 12, which was not fully available in the provided document. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have heightened exposure due to California's Public Injunctions doctrine and related consumer protection statutes that may limit the enforceability of class action waivers. EEA and UK residents may not be bound by mandatory arbitration clauses that deprive them of access to courts under applicable consumer protection directives. Illinois and other states with strong consumer protection frameworks may also present enforceability questions. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers, employers, and other B2B counterparties should review whether the arbitration clause applies to commercial disputes as well as consumer disputes, and whether their separate commercial agreements with Glassdoor contain different dispute resolution terms. The remedies limitation language may affect indemnification calculations and risk assessments in vendor agreements. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should review Section 12 in full, including the specific arbitration administrator designated, the rules applicable, any cost allocation provisions, and whether an opt-out mechanism is provided with an associated deadline. Consumer-facing compliance programs should document how arbitration opt-out notices are processed and retained.
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This provision requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration, which forecloses class action litigation as a procedural mechanism for users and limits access to jury trials. The terms also assert that available remedies are constrained, which may affect the practical scope of relief available to users with valid claims.
The agreement requires that disputes proceed through individual arbitration rather than court litigation or class action proceedings, and states that remedies available to users are limited in the event of a dispute. The full arbitration procedure, including any opt-out mechanism and associated deadline, is described in Section 12 of the Terms, which was not included in the document excerpt provided.
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