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The updated terms establish mandatory arbitration for most disputes, including those arising before or after the agreement, and add explicit class action and jury trial waivers. Under the revised language, disputes must proceed through individual arbitration rather than court litigation, and users waive the right to participate in class actions. The agreement requires a 60-day informal resolution attempt before arbitration begins and imposes detailed Notice of Dispute requirements, including original handwritten signatures and identity verification. You can opt out of arbitration by sending a written notice postmarked within 30 days of first accepting the agreement.
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If you are a user under the age of 18, California Business and Professions Code Section 22581 allows you to request and obtain removal of content or information you have publicly posted.
Right to Request Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccurate Personal Information we maintain about you
Right to Non-Discrimination. You have a right to not be discriminated against for exercising rights set out in the CCPA.
"if you are a California resident, you may report complaints to the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation by mail...Excerpt from PayPal's User Agreement
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The clause states: “if you are a California resident, you may report complaints to the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation by mail...”
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