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US residents who use NVIDIA services agree to resolve disputes individually through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits. A 30-day written opt-out window is available for the arbitration provision.
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This provision requires US-based disputes with NVIDIA to proceed through individual arbitration and prohibits class action participation, which are standard procedural constraints on dispute resolution that compliance teams routinely flag in consumer contract reviews. The 30-day opt-out window is time-limited and requires affirmative written action.
The updated Privacy Policy removes all disclosure language about how NVIDIA and third-party partners use cookies and other tracking technologies. Previously, the policy stated that cookies were used 'to collect and record information' for 'performance improvement, analytics, and to assist in our marketing efforts' and described consent mechanisms like 'Accept All' and 'Manage Settings'. The updated policy contains no equivalent disclosure of these tracking practices, data collection methods, or consent options. You can review NVIDIA's full Privacy Policy at their Privacy Center, though the updated version no longer describes cookie and tracking technology practices that were previously disclosed.
View change record →This addition removes consumer access to class action litigation and mandates binding arbitration, significantly limiting users' legal remedies and dispute resolution options.
View full change record →Under this clause, US residents are subject to individual binding arbitration for disputes with NVIDIA and waive class action participation unless they submit written opt-out notice to NVIDIA Legal within 30 days of first agreeing to the terms. The agreement requires disputes to proceed through arbitration as stated, with small claims court as the only stated court-based alternative.
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"If you are a resident of the United States, you and NVIDIA agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis through final and binding arbitration, instead of in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. You and NVIDIA waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. If you do not wish to resolve disputes through arbitration, you may opt out of this arbitration agreement by notifying NVIDIA Legal in writing within 30 days of your first agreement to these Terms.Excerpt from NVIDIA NIM's NVIDIA Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts engage FTC consumer protection authority and are subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny regarding fairness and enforceability. State-level restrictions on mandatory arbitration in consumer contracts exist in California and other jurisdictions; applicable law may limit the enforceability of this clause for certain consumer categories or dispute types. The CFPB has previously issued rules on arbitration in consumer financial product contexts, though the current regulatory posture of that rulemaking should be independently confirmed. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The arbitration clause includes a class action waiver applicable to all US residents, which is a standard provision in consumer technology agreements but creates procedural constraints on dispute resolution that procurement and compliance teams should document. The enforceability of class action waivers in consumer contracts has been upheld in many US federal jurisdictions under the Federal Arbitration Act, but state-specific carve-outs and evolving regulatory guidance introduce some variability. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California consumers may have additional protections under California consumer protection statutes that interact with mandatory arbitration provisions. The clause applies only to US residents; EU and UK users are not subject to this provision and retain court-based dispute rights. Illinois and other states with consumer arbitration statutes may impose additional procedural requirements on the enforceability of this clause. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations deploying NVIDIA services for employee or customer-facing use should assess whether this arbitration clause affects their own contractual obligations or employee benefit structures. B2B contracts with NVIDIA may be governed by separate terms; this provision appears directed at consumer-facing agreements. Procurement teams should confirm which NVIDIA service agreements incorporate this arbitration clause by reference. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm the date of first agreement to NVIDIA terms for any US-based consumer-facing deployment, as the 30-day opt-out window is tied to that date. Written opt-out notice should be directed to NVIDIA Legal as specified. Compliance documentation should record whether opt-out was exercised for relevant user populations.
This provision requires US-based disputes with NVIDIA to proceed through individual arbitration and prohibits class action participation, which are standard procedural constraints on dispute resolution that compliance teams routinely flag in consumer contract reviews. The 30-day opt-out window is time-limited and requires affirmative written action.
Under this clause, US residents are subject to individual binding arbitration for disputes with NVIDIA and waive class action participation unless they submit written opt-out notice to NVIDIA Legal within 30 days of first agreeing to the terms. The agreement requires disputes to proceed through arbitration as stated, with small claims court as the only stated court-based alternative.
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