What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'arbitration-opt-out@grammarly.com', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'OPT_OUT_ARBITRATION', 'instructions': "The class action waiver is part of the arbitration agreement. To preserve maximum legal rights, opt out of the arbitration clause (which includes the class action waiver) within 30 days of accepting the terms by sending written notice to Grammarly's opt-out email address.", 'deadline_days': 30, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has authority to challenge class action waivers that constitute unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act Section 5.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Class Action Waiver clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Class Action Waiver clauses across approximately 60 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Class Action Waiver — Grammarly

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What it is

You cannot join or start a class action lawsuit against Grammarly — all disputes must be handled individually, not as part of a group.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If Grammarly's AI training practices or a data breach affects millions of users in a similar way, each person must pursue their claim individually — making it economically impractical for most consumers to seek any remedy at all.

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
The class action waiver is part of the arbitration agreement. To preserve maximum legal rights, opt out of the arbitration clause (which includes the class action waiver) within 30 days of accepting the terms by sending written notice to Grammarly's opt-out email address.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Class action waivers prevent consumers from pooling resources to challenge Grammarly's practices collectively, which is often the only economically viable way to litigate small but widespread consumer harms.

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You and Grammarly agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Class action waivers in consumer contracts are evaluated under the Federal Arbitration Act (AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. 333, 2011) and state unconscionability doctrines. The CFPB's 2017 arbitration rule would have banned class waivers in consumer financial contracts but was invalidated by Congress. FTC Act Section 5 remains relevant. California courts apply a heightened scrutiny standard under Discover Bank rule remnants and unconscionability analysis. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has authority to challenge class action waivers that constitute unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act Section 5.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Grammarly Terms of Service

Entity

Grammarly

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004105

Document ID

CA-D-00457

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.grammarly.com/terms

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SHA-256

33384f79ac43a7cd9a4eee24fe89a950aeeae73b1bc6a35193d9f97d090212c3

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Grammarly | Document: Grammarly Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-004105
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:10:31 UTC | SHA-256: 33384f79ac43a7cd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grammarly/grammarly-terms-of-service/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Class Action Waiver