“To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, for any disputes between you and Netflix that are not subject to the requirement to arbitrate explained below, you and Netflix expressly agree to pursue those non-arbitrable disputes on an individual basis only...you and Netflix will not seek to bring, join, or participate in any class, consolidated, or representative action...”
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Even for disputes that fall outside arbitration, users cannot join together in class or representative actions against Netflix, limiting collective legal recourse.
The updated terms introduce a new account category called 'Extra Members,' described as users who do not live in the same household as the Account Owner, available where the feature is offered. The terms now explicitly require that any person creating a Netflix account must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. The revised language also clarifies that some Netflix content and features may be accessed without creating an account or providing a payment method, while other options require a subscription. These changes formalize previously implicit account structures and establish age-gated account creation.
View change record →Users are prohibited from bringing, joining, or participating in any class, consolidated, or representative action against Netflix, even for non-arbitrable disputes.
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If you opt out of only the arbitration provisions, and not also the class action waiver, the class action waiver still applies. You may not opt out of only the class action waiver and not also the arbitration provisions.
The arbitrator will have the power to rule on any challenge to its own jurisdiction or to the validity or enforceability of any portion of the agreement to arbitration, except that the state or federal courts of Palo Alto, California have the authority to determine any dispute about enforceability o...
To the extent any dispute isn't arbitrable under applicable laws or otherwise, you agree that the dispute will be resolved exclusively in accordance with Section 12 of these Terms.
"To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, for any disputes between you and Netflix that are not subject to the requirement to arbitrate explained below, you and Netflix expressly agree to pursue those non-arbitrable disputes on an individual basis only...you and Netflix will not seek to bring, join, or participate in any class, consolidated, or representative action...Excerpt from Netflix's Terms of Use
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Even for disputes that fall outside arbitration, users cannot join together in class or representative actions against Netflix, limiting collective legal recourse.
Users are prohibited from bringing, joining, or participating in any class, consolidated, or representative action against Netflix, even for non-arbitrable disputes.
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