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Mandatory Individual Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

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What it is

The Terms of Service require most disputes between users and Inflection AI to be resolved through individual arbitration rather than class actions, representative proceedings, or jury trials. Users have the option to opt out of arbitration within 30 days by following the procedure described in Section 13.10.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes individual arbitration as the default dispute resolution mechanism and waives class action rights for users who do not opt out within the stated window. The 30-day opt-out period requires affirmative action by users who wish to preserve access to court-based dispute resolution.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver and arbitration requirement varies by jurisdiction; EU and UK users may not be bound by this clause under applicable consumer law.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, disputes with Inflection AI will proceed through individual arbitration rather than class action litigation unless the user opts out within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms by following the procedure in Section 13.10. Users in EU and UK jurisdictions should be aware that mandatory arbitration clauses are generally not enforceable against consumers under EU law.

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
    Within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms of Service, follow the opt-out instructions provided in Section 13.10 of the Terms of Service to opt out of mandatory arbitration.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AND INFLECTION AI AGREE TO RESOLVE MOST DISPUTES SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTION, ANY OTHER KIND OF REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, OR BY JURY TRIAL. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ARBITRATE DISPUTES WITH INFLECTION AI, YOU MAY OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTION 13.10.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Mandatory arbitration clauses with class action waivers are subject to scrutiny under the FTC Act and have been the subject of ongoing regulatory attention in the U.S. In EU and UK jurisdictions, mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts are generally unenforceable under EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in the UK. The FAA governs enforceability of arbitration agreements in the U.S., but state-level exceptions exist in some jurisdictions. Enforcement authorities include the FTC and State Attorneys General in the U.S., and consumer protection authorities in EU and UK jurisdictions. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The clause is standard in U.S. consumer technology agreements, but its application to EU and UK users creates jurisdictional enforceability questions. The opt-out mechanism mitigates some exposure by providing an affirmative alternative, but the 30-day window requires users to act promptly upon account creation. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and EEA users: the arbitration clause is likely unenforceable under EU consumer law. UK users: similarly constrained under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. California users: California courts have scrutinized arbitration clauses that effectively preclude public injunctive relief. Illinois users: similar considerations apply. Non-U.S. users generally should not assume this clause governs their dispute resolution options. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise or B2B customers contracting through the API under separate agreements should confirm whether their agreements incorporate these Terms or substitute bespoke dispute resolution clauses. The class action waiver may affect the ability of groups of affected users to aggregate claims arising from a common data incident or service failure. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams with EU or UK user bases should assess whether the arbitration clause requires a jurisdiction-specific carve-out or disclaimer in localized terms. The opt-out procedure in Section 13.10 should be reviewed to confirm it is accessible and clearly disclosed at the point of account creation. Documentation of the opt-out window and mechanism should be incorporated into onboarding compliance workflows.

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  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in consumer contracts, including mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions in consumer-facing terms of service.
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  • State AG
    State Attorneys General may have authority over consumer arbitration provisions under state consumer protection laws, particularly in California and other states with comprehensive consumer protection frameworks.
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Provision details

Document information
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Inflection AI Privacy Policy
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Inflection AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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CA-P-015498
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Inflection AI's Mandatory Individual Arbitration and Class Action Waiver clause do?

This provision establishes individual arbitration as the default dispute resolution mechanism and waives class action rights for users who do not opt out within the stated window. The 30-day opt-out period requires affirmative action by users who wish to preserve access to court-based dispute resolution.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, disputes with Inflection AI will proceed through individual arbitration rather than class action litigation unless the user opts out within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms by following the procedure in Section 13.10. Users in EU and UK jurisdictions should be aware that mandatory arbitration clauses are generally not enforceable against consumers under EU law.

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