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Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

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What it is

The agreement requires users to waive participation in class actions, collective actions, private attorney general actions, and jury trials for all disputes arising from the Service. This waiver applies to both individual consumers and business entities regardless of the purpose for which the Service is used.

This analysis describes what LlamaIndex'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)

The waiver eliminates two significant procedural rights—jury trial and collective legal action—that users would otherwise hold, and it applies regardless of whether Service use was personal, commercial, or otherwise.

Interpretive note: The clause contains several independent legal propositions; the canonical claim states the primary dual waiver. Additional propositions—consolidation prohibition, class arbitration waiver, and scope across all user types—are recorded in omitted_material.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users agree not to bring or participate in class action or representative proceedings against LlamaIndex for any claims arising from the Service. The agreement states the arbitrator may award relief only to an individual claimant and only to the extent necessary to address that individual's claims.

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
    Send an email to dispute@runllama.ai within 30 days of accepting these Terms. Include your full legal name and a statement of intent to opt out. Opting out of arbitration is the mechanism by which users avoid the class action waiver as well.

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.

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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BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND LLAMAINDEX ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO BRING, JOIN, OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER. THE FOREGOING APPLIES TO ALL USERS (BOTH NATURAL PERSONS AND ENTITIES), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU HAVE OBTAINED OR USED THE SERVICE FOR PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL, OR OTHER PURPOSES. THIS CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER APPLIES TO CLASS ARBITRATION, AND, UNLESS WE AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S OR ENTITY'S CLAIMS.

— Excerpt from LlamaIndex's LlamaIndex Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The enforceability of class action waivers in consumer contracts has been addressed in federal precedent under the FAA, and the agreement cites the FAA as the governing instrument. California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Private Attorneys General Act create specific statutory contexts where class action and PAGA waivers may face enforceability challenges. The FTC has taken positions on class action waivers in consumer contracts as potentially unfair practices in certain contexts. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The waiver covers all users including those using the Service for personal purposes, and extends to private attorney general actions which have specific statutory protections in California. The severability provision carves out public injunctive relief claims from the waiver, acknowledging that courts may not enforce the waiver in that context. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's PAGA framework creates heightened exposure regarding the enforceability of the private attorney general action waiver for California-resident users. EU consumer protection frameworks generally do not permit pre-dispute class action waivers against consumers. The agreement's acknowledgment that applicable law may limit these provisions indicates awareness of jurisdictional variance. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise and organizational users should note that this waiver applies to entities as well as natural persons, meaning organizations cannot bring representative claims on behalf of their users. Procurement teams evaluating this agreement for large-scale deployment should assess the practical implications of individual-only dispute resolution given the aggregate nature of potential platform-wide issues. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams in California should evaluate the PAGA waiver enforceability for any employees using the Service. Organizations subject to EU law should assess whether this waiver is enforceable against their users under applicable consumer protection frameworks.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over consumer contract provisions that may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices, including class action waivers in consumer-facing agreements
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, may have enforcement authority over class action and private attorney general action waivers under state consumer protection and labor statutes
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Provision details

Document information
Document
LlamaIndex Terms of Service
Entity
LlamaIndex
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-073561
Document ID
CA-D-00806
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c4e029102eb46fbdfd63c1f819ca91433fd18e846a6de99d0db17a47e4adbb5d
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: LlamaIndex
Document: LlamaIndex Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-073561
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:29:01 UTC
SHA-256: c4e029102eb46fbd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/llamaindex/llamaindex-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-073561/class-action-and-jury-trial-waiver/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LlamaIndex's Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver clause do?

The waiver eliminates two significant procedural rights—jury trial and collective legal action—that users would otherwise hold, and it applies regardless of whether Service use was personal, commercial, or otherwise.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users agree not to bring or participate in class action or representative proceedings against LlamaIndex for any claims arising from the Service. The agreement states the arbitrator may award relief only to an individual claimant and only to the extent necessary to address that individual's claims.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 199 platforms. See the full comparison.

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