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Mandatory Individual Arbitration

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What it is

This clause requires US-based users to resolve virtually all disputes with Superhuman through binding individual arbitration administered by NAM under the Federal Arbitration Act, rather than through court litigation, with limited exceptions for small claims court and IP injunctive relief. EEA users and users in jurisdictions that prohibit such clauses are explicitly excluded from this requirement.

This analysis describes what Grammarly'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that disputes must proceed through individual arbitration, which forecloses class action litigation and jury trials for US users who do not opt out within 30 days. The clause covers disputes arising under prior versions of the Terms, extending its scope retroactively.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, US users who do not opt out within 30 days of accepting the Terms are required to resolve disputes with Superhuman through binding individual arbitration, waiving the ability to participate in class action lawsuits or jury trials. The agreement preserves small claims court access and IP injunctive relief as limited exceptions.

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
    Send a written notice to support@superhuman.com or by mail to 2261 Market Street, STE 85232, San Francisco, CA 94114, Attn: Legal Department within 30 days of accepting the Terms. Include your name, account email, and a statement that you are opting out of the arbitration agreement.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

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.

Wise Medium

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...

Chegg Medium

either party retains the right to bring an individual action in small claims court, if the claims qualify, so long as the matter remains in such court and advances only on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You and Superhuman agree to mandatory individual arbitration for all claims arising out of or relating in any way to your access to or use of the Services, the Apps or the Site, these and prior versions of the Terms, any products, data, or content bought, sold, offered, accessed, displayed, transmitted, or listed through the Services, the Apps or the Site and actions or statements by Superhuman, in each case including disputes that arose before the effective date of these Terms (each, a "Dispute"). The exception is that we each may (1) bring qualifying individual claims in "small claims" court, so long as those claims remain in small claims court; and (2) seek injunctive relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual property rights.

Excerpt from Grammarly's Terms of Service

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

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
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007843
Document ID
CA-D-00457
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
549d9bc15da7ce3976f8ae3f87108d8e86f4e7d76a6ce20237ab1c8518d19e67
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 06:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Grammarly
Document: Grammarly Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007843
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:10:31 UTC
SHA-256: 549d9bc15da7ce39…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grammarly/grammarly-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-007843/mandatory-individual-arbitration/
Accessed: Sept. 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grammarly's Mandatory Individual Arbitration clause do?

This provision establishes that disputes must proceed through individual arbitration, which forecloses class action litigation and jury trials for US users who do not opt out within 30 days. The clause covers disputes arising under prior versions of the Terms, extending its scope retroactively.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, US users who do not opt out within 30 days of accepting the Terms are required to resolve disputes with Superhuman through binding individual arbitration, waiving the ability to participate in class action lawsuits or jury trials. The agreement preserves small claims court access and IP injunctive relief as limited exceptions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 206 platforms. See the full comparison.

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