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Class Action Waiver

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the procedural framework for dispute resolution by limiting the format to individual claims only, which affects how users may seek redress and prevents aggregation of claims across multiple parties in a single proceeding.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are required to pursue disputes individually rather than collectively, and arbitrators are contractually prohibited from consolidating claims or proceeding as class actions. Disputes proceed through individual binding arbitration as the exclusive mechanism.

How other platforms handle this

Teachable Medium

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.

Substack Medium

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 ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX 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. Further, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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YOU AND OPENSEA 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. Further, unless both you and OpenSea agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

— Excerpt from OpenSea's OpenSea Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenSea Terms of Service
Entity
OpenSea
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005087
Document ID
CA-D-00209
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0f74281d8f79e2386a4b3a216f230e884e2732cb822684d5e45314916921111c
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:41 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenSea
Document: OpenSea Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-005087
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:41:24 UTC
SHA-256: 0f74281d8f79e238…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/opensea/opensea-terms-of-service/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenSea's Class Action Waiver clause do?

This clause establishes the procedural framework for dispute resolution by limiting the format to individual claims only, which affects how users may seek redress and prevents aggregation of claims across multiple parties in a single proceeding.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are required to pursue disputes individually rather than collectively, and arbitrators are contractually prohibited from consolidating claims or proceeding as class actions. Disputes proceed through individual binding arbitration as the exclusive mechanism.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 87 platforms. See the full comparison.

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