You agree not to join or lead a class action lawsuit against Noom, meaning you can only bring individual claims on your own behalf.
This analysis describes what Noom'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
Class action lawsuits allow many consumers with similar small harms to join together to pursue claims that would be uneconomical to bring individually; waiving this right reduces collective consumer leverage.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver may be limited in California and other jurisdictions with strong consumer protection statutes; courts have varied in their treatment of such waivers in consumer health contexts.
Noom's updated terms make clearer that the platform provides behavioral support, not medical treatment, and that coaching and food data features may not be fully accurate. This clarification is important for users who might view Noom as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. The terms now explicitly reserve Noom's right to suspend or revoke your access at any time, which expands the company's unilateral control over your account. Review the updated terms carefully, especially if you rely on Noom for health management or have shared sensitive health information on the platform.
View change record →This new provision prohibits users from participating in class actions or representative proceedings against Noom, significantly limiting collective legal remedies.
View full change record →This clause means that if Noom's practices harm many users in similar ways, such as improper billing or data misuse, each user must pursue their claim individually rather than as part of a group, which may make legal action impractical for smaller claims.
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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.
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.
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...
"CLASS ACTION WAIVER. YOU AND NOOM AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.Excerpt from Noom's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts engage the FAA and have been the subject of ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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Class action lawsuits allow many consumers with similar small harms to join together to pursue claims that would be uneconomical to bring individually; waiving this right reduces collective consumer leverage.
This clause means that if Noom's practices harm many users in similar ways, such as improper billing or data misuse, each user must pursue their claim individually rather than as part of a group, which may make legal action impractical for smaller claims.
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