If you have a legal dispute with Noom, you agree to resolve it through private arbitration rather than in a public court, except for small claims or requests to stop intellectual property violations.
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Arbitration removes your ability to have a judge or jury decide your case in open court, and the outcome is generally final and difficult to appeal.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the arbitration clause may vary by jurisdiction, particularly for California residents and EU or UK users where additional consumer protections apply.
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 →Previous version had no excerpt text available; current version now includes detailed binding arbitration language with specific carve-outs for small claims court and equitable relief.
View full change record →This provision means that if Noom charges you incorrectly, mishandles your health data, or otherwise harms you, your primary legal path is private arbitration rather than a lawsuit in court, limiting both your procedural options and public accountability.
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You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.
Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...
THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12.2) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMIT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.
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"BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU AND NOOM AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE BREACH, TERMINATION, ENFORCEMENT, INTERPRETATION OR VALIDITY THEREOF OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, "DISPUTES") WILL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION BETWEEN YOU AND NOOM, EXCEPT THAT EACH PARTY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO BRING AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT AND THE RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO PREVENT THE ACTUAL OR THREATENED INFRINGEMENT, MISAPPROPRIATION OR VIOLATION OF A PARTY'S COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS, TRADE SECRETS, PATENTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.— Excerpt from Noom's Noom Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), which generally enforces arbitration agreements in consumer contracts. However, state courts in California and other jurisdictions have periodically limited mandatory consumer arbitration clauses under state unconscionability doctrine, and the CFPB has explored rulemaking in this area. The FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts may also be relevant if arbitration terms are not clearly disclosed during enrollment. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The clause covers all disputes arising from the Terms or service use, including health data handling claims, billing disputes, and service quality issues. The breadth of covered disputes in a health-adjacent context increases exposure to regulatory scrutiny, particularly if users allege health-related harms. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California courts have applied additional scrutiny to consumer arbitration clauses; the provision's enforceability may be limited for California residents depending on specific clause characteristics. EU and UK users may have additional statutory rights that arbitration clauses cannot contractually override under applicable consumer protection law. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Employers deploying Noom as a wellness benefit should assess whether employees are adequately informed of the arbitration requirement during enrollment, and whether the clause affects employer liability in a benefits context. The provision shifts dispute resolution costs and friction to individual users, which is a standard but commercially significant feature. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Review the adequacy and prominence of arbitration disclosure during the signup flow to assess compliance with FTC guidance on clear and conspicuous terms. Confirm that the 30-day opt-out mechanism is operationally functional and that opt-out notices are being processed and documented. Evaluate enforceability under applicable state law for key user populations.
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Arbitration removes your ability to have a judge or jury decide your case in open court, and the outcome is generally final and difficult to appeal.
This provision means that if Noom charges you incorrectly, mishandles your health data, or otherwise harms you, your primary legal path is private arbitration rather than a lawsuit in court, limiting both your procedural options and public accountability.
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