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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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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.
Added requirement for informal dispute resolution process before arbitration and specified JAMS administration with English language requirement.
View full change record →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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"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.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Terms of Service
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The FAA governs this arbitration clause as stated in the document. The enforceability of class action waivers in consumer contracts has been addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court and is generally upheld under federal law, though some state consumer protection statutes may limit enforceability in specific contexts. The FTC has issued guidance on unfair dispute resolution practices in consumer contracts. New Jersey law is specifically acknowledged in the document as potentially limiting certain exclusions. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The clause delegates arbitrability threshold questions to the arbitrator (not a court), which is significant because it means disputes about whether a claim is subject to arbitration are themselves resolved through arbitration rather than judicial review. This is consistent with JAMS Comprehensive Rules but represents a meaningful procedural posture for claimants. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California, New Jersey, and certain EU member states have regulatory or judicial frameworks that may limit the enforceability of mandatory consumer arbitration clauses or class action waivers. EU users may have additional rights under consumer protection directives that supersede contractual dispute resolution clauses. The clause requires arbitration in English, which may create practical barriers for non-English-speaking users. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise and B2B users should assess whether this arbitration clause applies to business disputes or whether enterprise agreements contain different dispute resolution mechanisms. The informal 30-day notice-and-response requirement is a condition precedent to arbitration that must be satisfied before filing. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should note the 30-day opt-out window and establish an internal process for evaluating whether to opt out upon entering into these Terms. The JAMS Comprehensive Rules should be reviewed for cost-sharing provisions, as arbitration costs may affect the practical accessibility of dispute resolution for lower-value claims.
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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.
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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