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Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

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Why it matters

Mandatory arbitration removes your ability to access public courts and join with other harmed users in collective legal action, which significantly reduces your practical ability to seek redress for smaller losses.

Consumer impact

MetaMask users bear full personal responsibility for the security of their Secret Recovery Phrase and private keys, with no recovery mechanism available from Consensys if credentials are lost. The $100 total liability cap means users have virtually no financial recourse against Consensys even in cases involving platform errors, security failures, or service outages affecting high-value crypto holdings. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by sending written notice to Consensys within 30 days of first accepting the Terms, as specified in the dispute resolution section.

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 a written notice to Consensys's legal department within 30 days of first accepting the Terms of Service stating that you opt out of the arbitration agreement. Keep a copy of your notice and use certified mail to confirm delivery.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to challenge mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer financial service contracts as unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act Section 5.
    File a complaint →
  • CFPB
    The CFPB has regulatory jurisdiction over arbitration clauses in consumer financial products and services contracts and has the authority to restrict such clauses.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001474
Document ID
CA-D-00279
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Entity: MetaMask | Document: MetaMask Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-001474
Captured: 2026-04-01 12:59:35 UTC | SHA-256: ec778da38bbcefe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/mandatory-arbitration-and-class-action-waiver/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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