The terms require most disputes between users and Patreon to be resolved through individual binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, and include a waiver of class action participation. Users may opt out of the arbitration requirement by submitting written notice to Patreon within 30 days of first agreeing to the terms.
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This provision requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration, which precludes class or collective action proceedings against Patreon in most circumstances. The 30-day opt-out window is a time-sensitive procedural mechanism that, if missed, binds users to the arbitration framework for the duration of their platform use.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver may vary by jurisdiction, particularly in California under the McGill rule and in EU member states under consumer protection directives.
Under this clause, users who do not opt out within 30 days of agreeing to the terms are required to resolve disputes with Patreon through individual arbitration, and the agreement waives participation in class or collective actions. The agreement provides a 30-day written opt-out mechanism from the date of first agreement.
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This provision requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration, which precludes class or collective action proceedings against Patreon in most circumstances. The 30-day opt-out window is a time-sensitive procedural mechanism that, if missed, binds users to the arbitration framework for the duration of their platform use.
Under this clause, users who do not opt out within 30 days of agreeing to the terms are required to resolve disputes with Patreon through individual arbitration, and the agreement waives participation in class or collective actions. The agreement provides a 30-day written opt-out mechanism from the date of first agreement.
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