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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

You cannot sue Grubhub as part of a group or class action lawsuit; any claim must be brought individually.

This analysis describes what Grubhub'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Class actions are often the only practical way for consumers to hold companies accountable for small-dollar harms that would not justify individual litigation, so this waiver meaningfully limits collective consumer recourse.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause prevents you from joining or leading a class action lawsuit against Grubhub, meaning each consumer must pursue any claim individually through arbitration, which is often impractical for smaller disputes.

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; opting out of arbitration within 30 days of account creation also preserves class action rights. Send written notice as directed in the arbitration opt-out section of the terms.

How other platforms handle this

Unity High

YOU AND UNITY AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE BREACH, TERMINATION, ENFORCEMENT, INTERPRETATION OR VALIDITY THEREOF OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, "DISPUTES") WILL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, EXCEPT THAT EACH PARTY RETAIN...

OpenAI High

CLASS ACTION WAIVER. You and OpenAI agree that any claims must be brought in your respective individual capacities, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Unless we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims....

Lime High

YOU AND LIME 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.

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YOU AND GRUBHUB 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.

— Excerpt from Grubhub's Grubhub Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer arbitration agreements are generally enforceable under AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion (U.S. Supreme Court), but California and other states retain limited carve-outs for public injunctive relief claims. The FTC and CFPB have signaled policy concerns about class action waivers that insulate companies from aggregate consumer claims. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Class action waivers are among the most scrutinized provisions in consumer contracts, particularly where the underlying disputes involve small-dollar harms that are only viable as aggregate claims. Regulatory pressure on this provision type has increased in recent years. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California consumers may retain the right to seek public injunctive relief in court under McGill v. Citibank notwithstanding this waiver. The provision is likely unenforceable against EU consumers under applicable EU consumer protection law. Illinois and New Jersey have active legislative and judicial scrutiny of such waivers. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: This provision limits aggregate liability exposure for Grubhub and should be noted in any risk assessment of the commercial relationship. Partner or merchant agreements should be reviewed to determine whether equivalent provisions apply. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should monitor evolving state legislation and FTC rulemaking that may affect the enforceability of class action waivers in consumer contracts, and assess whether the current clause language satisfies enforceability requirements in each jurisdiction of operation.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has consumer protection authority over practices that may unfairly limit consumers' collective legal recourse, including class action waivers in consumer contracts.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, have enforcement interest in class action waivers that may be unenforceable under state consumer protection law.
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Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Grubhub Terms of Use
Entity
Grubhub
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006066
Document ID
CA-D-00145
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7704b5d9ba71aeb92f860ac239dafe95ac081deac40e207ef12adae1d1884dbe
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 04:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grubhub
Document: Grubhub Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-006066
Captured: 2026-05-08 04:13:09 UTC
SHA-256: 7704b5d9ba71aeb9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grubhub/grubhub-terms-of-use/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Grubhub's Class Action Waiver clause do?

Class actions are often the only practical way for consumers to hold companies accountable for small-dollar harms that would not justify individual litigation, so this waiver meaningfully limits collective consumer recourse.

How does this clause affect you?

This clause prevents you from joining or leading a class action lawsuit against Grubhub, meaning each consumer must pursue any claim individually through arbitration, which is often impractical for smaller disputes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 74 platforms. See the full comparison.

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