You cannot participate in or lead a class action lawsuit against Indeed, even if many users have experienced the same harm.
This analysis describes what Indeed'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
Class actions are often the only practical way for individuals to pursue small-value claims against large companies. This waiver eliminates that option, which may leave users without a practical legal remedy for widespread but low-dollar harms.
The updated terms state that Indeed may automatically draft job application content based on job seeker profile information and preferences. The drafted content may be AI-generated and subject to Indeed's AI-Generated Content Terms in Section D.9 of the General Terms. The agreement continues to establish that job seekers remain responsible for reviewing, correcting, editing, or deleting any drafted applications or application content before submission. You should review any AI-drafted content carefully to ensure it accurately reflects your qualifications and preferences before adopting and submitting applications.
View change record →The updated terms establish new explicit tax obligations for users. Indeed now states it will calculate and bill applicable taxes based on user location or linked employer location, and users are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or levies. Additionally, the terms now state that reducing or canceling sponsored ad budgets will result in loss of access to premium features exclusive to higher budget plans. Previously, the agreement described auto-apply activity as a pricing factor; this reference has been removed from the pricing methodology section.
View change record →If Indeed's practices harm a large number of users in similar ways, such as through a data breach or systematic service failure, each user must pursue their claim individually rather than collectively. For most users, the cost of individual arbitration will exceed the value of any potential recovery, which functionally limits recourse.
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If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.
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.
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...
"YOU AND INDEED 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 Indeed's Terms of Service
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Class actions are often the only practical way for individuals to pursue small-value claims against large companies. This waiver eliminates that option, which may leave users without a practical legal remedy for widespread but low-dollar harms.
If Indeed's practices harm a large number of users in similar ways, such as through a data breach or systematic service failure, each user must pursue their claim individually rather than collectively. For most users, the cost of individual arbitration will exceed the value of any potential recovery, which functionally limits recourse.
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