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Mandatory Individual Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

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What it is

Disputes between users and Perplexity must be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS, with arbitrability questions decided by the arbitrator. Class actions and class arbitrations are expressly waived, and jury trials are not available for covered claims.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision requires that covered disputes proceed through individual binding arbitration under JAMS Comprehensive Rules, governed by the FAA, rather than through court proceedings. The clause delegates arbitrability threshold questions to the arbitrator, which expands the scope of matters resolved outside of court.

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Medium Aug 3, 2026

The updated terms state that the Company reserves the right, and has absolute discretion, to remove, screen, edit, or delete any user content at any time, for any reason, and without notice. The revised language also clarifies that while the Company does not claim ownership of user-submitted content, the Company retains ownership of the Services and the underlying technology used to generate Output. Additionally, the terms now specify that users must obtain license rights in their content to allow the Company to operate the Service without legal violations. The operational effect is that user content may be subject to removal at any time under the Company's sole discretion, and users should understand the distinction between their ownership rights in submitted content and the Company's ownership of the platform and generation technology.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Change history

modified Jul 24, 2026

Added requirement for informal dispute resolution process before arbitration and specified JAMS administration with English language requirement.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users who do not opt out within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms must resolve disputes with Perplexity through individual binding arbitration administered by JAMS rather than through court litigation, and cannot participate in class action or class arbitration proceedings.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Within 30 days
    Follow the opt-out procedure described in Section 9 of the Terms within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms. Contact Perplexity at support@perplexity.ai to submit your opt-out.

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After the informal dispute resolution process, any remaining dispute, controversy, or claim (collectively, "Claim") relating in any way to the Company's services and/or products, including the Services, and any use or access or lack of access thereto, will be resolved by arbitration, including threshold questions of arbitrability of the Claim. You and the Company agree that any Claim will be settled by final and binding arbitration, using the English language, administered by JAMS under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures (the "JAMS Rules") then in effect. Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis – class arbitrations and Class Actions (as defined below) are not permitted. You understand that by agreeing to these Terms, you and the Company are each waiving the right to trial by jury or to participate in a Class Action or class arbitration.

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity Terms of Service
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015701
Document ID
CA-D-00509
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Analysis generated
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Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's Mandatory Individual Arbitration and Class Action Waiver clause do?

This provision requires that covered disputes proceed through individual binding arbitration under JAMS Comprehensive Rules, governed by the FAA, rather than through court proceedings. The clause delegates arbitrability threshold questions to the arbitrator, which expands the scope of matters resolved outside of court.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users who do not opt out within 30 days of agreeing to the Terms must resolve disputes with Perplexity through individual binding arbitration administered by JAMS rather than through court litigation, and cannot participate in class action or class arbitration proceedings.

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