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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

This provision waives users' ability to bring or participate in class, collective, or representative actions against Lime, requiring all claims to proceed on an individual basis through arbitration.

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This analysis describes what Lime'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 clause establishes that disputes must be pursued individually, meaning users cannot aggregate claims with other users or utilize the PAGA representative action mechanism (to the extent permitted by applicable law) in the arbitration forum. A partial severability mechanism applies if a court finds any portion of the waiver unenforceable.

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Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver as applied to PAGA representative actions in California depends on ongoing judicial interpretation following Viking River Cruises v. Moriana and subsequent state court decisions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users agree not to participate in class or collective lawsuits or arbitrations against Lime. The agreement requires each user to individually pursue any claim, which may affect the practical economics of pursuing smaller-value disputes.

How other platforms handle this

Chegg Medium

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.

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...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We each mutually agree that by entering into this agreement to arbitrate, we both waive our right to have any Dispute or claim brought, heard or arbitrated as, or to participate in, a class action, collective action and/or representative action, and an arbitrator shall not have any authority to hear or arbitrate any class, collective or representative action ("Class Action Waiver"). In any case in which (1) the Dispute is filed as a class, collective or representative action and (2) there is a final judicial determination that all or part of the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable, the class, collective and/or representative action to that extent must be litigated in a civil court of competent jurisdiction, but the portion of the Class Action Waiver that is enforceable shall be enforced in arbitration.

Excerpt from Lime'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
Lime Terms of Service
Entity
Lime
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006941
Document ID
CA-D-00741
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9977673210cdbdf3959e6e801e2d5a010773ca06b9c9a4ed0b2350428c1d5904
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 15:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Lime
Document: Lime Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-006941
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:16:53 UTC
SHA-256: 9977673210cdbdf3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lime/lime-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-006941/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 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 Lime's Class Action Waiver clause do?

This clause establishes that disputes must be pursued individually, meaning users cannot aggregate claims with other users or utilize the PAGA representative action mechanism (to the extent permitted by applicable law) in the arbitration forum. A partial severability mechanism applies if a court finds any portion of the waiver unenforceable.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users agree not to participate in class or collective lawsuits or arbitrations against Lime. The agreement requires each user to individually pursue any claim, which may affect the practical economics of pursuing smaller-value disputes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 203 platforms. See the full comparison.

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