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Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution Before Proceedings

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OpenAI

Before either of us files a claim against the other, we both agree to try to resolve the Dispute informally...If we are unable to resolve a Dispute within 60 days, either of us has the right to initiate arbitration.

Anyscale

You agree with us that, if either of us has concerns, we must first work together to resolve any dispute informally without resorting to legal action. You agree to contact us at legal@anyscale.com...

Postman

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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For any dispute you have with us, you agree to first contact us and try to resolve the dispute informally. To the extent permitted by law, neither party may initiate any legal proceeding...until the Notice of Dispute and Informal Dispute Resolution processes described below are completed.

Excerpt from Pinterest's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinterest Terms of Service
Entity
Pinterest
Date stated by the document
April 30, 2025
As printed in Pinterest’s text (version CA-V-006378), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 15, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006378, captured Sept. 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-023832
Document ID
CA-D-000099
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-006378)
5e4a3e5e3be308b68b0da67a532dbd6d8c54507ff4e40c24a7fd7795a7632781
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 14:55 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-006378, captured Sept. 4, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Pinterest
Document: Pinterest Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-023832
Version: CA-V-006378
Captured: 2026-09-04 00:23:34 UTC
SHA-256: 5e4a3e5e3be308b6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-023832/mandatory-informal-dispute-resolution-before-proceedings/
Accessed: Oct. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinterest's Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution Before Proceedings clause do?

The clause states: “For any dispute you have with us, you agree to first contact us and try to resolve the dispute informally. To the extent permitted by law, neither party may initiate any legal proceeding...until the Notice of Dispute and Informal Dispute Resolution processes described below are completed.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 197 platforms. See the full comparison.

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