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Mandatory Binding Arbitration

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes arbitration as the mandatory dispute resolution mechanism, which alters the procedural framework for how claims are adjudicated. By designating the AAA as the arbitrating body and specifying its Consumer Arbitration Rules, the provision defines the institutional structure and procedural rules governing dispute resolution.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are required to pursue disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings. This means claims must be submitted to the AAA for adjudication under its specified rules, establishing arbitration as the exclusive dispute resolution pathway except where the Terms identify specific exceptions.

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 ...

Pinecone Medium

THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12.2) 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.

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You and Grammarly 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 applies to all claims under any legal theory, including claims that arose before you agreed to these Terms. The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

— Excerpt from Grammarly's Grammarly Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Grammarly Terms of Service
Entity
Grammarly
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004104
Document ID
CA-D-00457
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
33384f79ac43a7cd9a4eee24fe89a950aeeae73b1bc6a35193d9f97d090212c3
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 06:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grammarly
Document: Grammarly Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004104
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:10:31 UTC
SHA-256: 33384f79ac43a7cd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grammarly/grammarly-terms-of-service/mandatory-binding-arbitration/
Accessed: June 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grammarly's Mandatory Binding Arbitration clause do?

This clause establishes arbitration as the mandatory dispute resolution mechanism, which alters the procedural framework for how claims are adjudicated. By designating the AAA as the arbitrating body and specifying its Consumer Arbitration Rules, the provision defines the institutional structure and procedural rules governing dispute resolution.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are required to pursue disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings. This means claims must be submitted to the AAA for adjudication under its specified rules, establishing arbitration as the exclusive dispute resolution pathway except where the Terms identify specific exceptions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 29 platforms. See the full comparison.

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