What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'legal@groq.com', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'OPT_OUT_ARBITRATION', 'instructions': 'To preserve class action rights, opt out of the arbitration agreement (which includes the class action waiver) by emailing legal@groq.com within 30 days of accepting these Terms with a written opt-out statement.', 'deadline_days': 30, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'Class action waivers in consumer contracts fall within FTC Act Section 5 scrutiny for unfair or deceptive practices that restrict consumer legal rights.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'California and other state AGs actively enforce consumer protection laws against class action waivers that may be unconscionable under state law, particularly post-McGill in California.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Class Action and Class Arbitration 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.

Class Action and Class Arbitration Waiver — Groq

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What it is

You cannot join other users to sue Groq as a group — every dispute must be handled individually, whether in arbitration or in the limited court exceptions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This waiver means you cannot participate in or lead a class-action lawsuit against Groq over website-related issues, even if thousands of other users experience the same harm — each person must pursue their claim individually.

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
To preserve class action rights, opt out of the arbitration agreement (which includes the class action waiver) by emailing legal@groq.com within 30 days of accepting these Terms with a written opt-out statement.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Class action waivers prevent consumers from pooling resources to challenge corporate wrongdoing collectively, which makes it economically impractical to pursue small individual claims and effectively insulates companies from widespread accountability.

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YOU AND GROQ AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Groq agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Class action waivers in consumer contracts are analyzed under FAA preemption doctrine (AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. 333 (2011)) and California's McGill v. Citibank (2017), which holds that waivers of public injunctive relief under California UCL (Bus. & Prof. Code §17200) and CLRA (Civil Code §1770) are not preempted by the FAA. The CFPB has historically challenged class action waivers in financial services; the FTC treats them as a factor in unfairness analysis under FTC Act Section 5.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

Class action waivers in consumer contracts fall within FTC Act Section 5 scrutiny for unfair or deceptive practices that restrict consumer legal rights.
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State AG

California and other state AGs actively enforce consumer protection laws against class action waivers that may be unconscionable under state law, particularly post-McGill in California.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Groq Terms of Use

Entity

Groq

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004333

Document ID

CA-D-00493

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://groq.com/terms-of-use/

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SHA-256

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Groq | Document: Groq Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-004333
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:47:45 UTC | SHA-256: d3242ad8b6cda975…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/groq/groq-terms-of-use/class-action-and-class-arbitration-waiver/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Class Action and Class Arbitration Waiver