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Because the resolution mechanism is exclusive and binding, users cannot bring claims against PayPal in ordinary civil court.
The reader is required to pursue any claim against PayPal only through arbitration or small claims court, not through standard litigation.
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If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.
except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights
This Arbitration Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall apply, without limitation, to all claims that arose or were asserted before the Term start date...
"any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and PayPal...shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration or in small claims court.Excerpt from PayPal's User Agreement
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Because the resolution mechanism is exclusive and binding, users cannot bring claims against PayPal in ordinary civil court.
The reader is required to pursue any claim against PayPal only through arbitration or small claims court, not through standard litigation.
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