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Class Action Waiver

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Why it matters

Class actions allow many consumers to band together to pursue claims that would be too small or costly to pursue individually; waiving this right significantly weakens consumers' collective bargaining power against Nintendo.

Consumer impact

Nintendo's Terms of Use significantly shape users' legal rights by requiring binding arbitration for disputes and waiving the right to participate in class action lawsuits. The terms also grant Nintendo a broad, perpetual, royalty-free license to use any content users submit through their platforms. You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to Nintendo of America within 30 days of first accepting the terms.

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
    The class action waiver is part of the arbitration agreement. To opt out of both, send written notice to Nintendo's legal department within 30 days of accepting the terms, clearly stating your name, address, and intent to opt out.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to act against unfair or deceptive practices, including contractual provisions that undermine consumer rights such as class action waivers.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

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Document
Nintendo Terms of Use
Entity
Nintendo
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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CA-P-000987
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CA-D-00187
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Entity: Nintendo | Document: Nintendo Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-000987
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:05:28 UTC | SHA-256: 601889a1b305a6fd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-terms-of-use/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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