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Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

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What it is

You agree to give up your right to join a class action lawsuit against Public and your right to a jury trial. Any dispute must be handled individually, not as part of a group.

This analysis describes what Public.com's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause modifies the dispute resolution mechanism by channeling all claims through individual arbitration rather than court litigation, and eliminates the procedural option of aggregated class proceedings, which affects how disputes are processed and adjudicated.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision effectively removes consumers' most powerful collective legal tool, making it economically unviable to pursue small-value claims against Public. Combined with mandatory arbitration, it significantly limits accountability.

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
    Opting out of arbitration (within 30 days of signup) also preserves your right to participate in class actions. Send written notice to support@public.com with your name, account number, and opt-out statement.

How other platforms handle this

Teachable Medium

You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Substack Medium

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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YOU AND PUBLIC.COM AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND PUBLIC.COM ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

— Excerpt from Public.com's Public.com Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Class action waivers in consumer financial contracts are subject to ongoing regulatory and judicial scrutiny. Under Dodd-Frank, the CFPB previously attempted to restrict such waivers in financial services; legal teams should monitor current enforcement posture and state-law challenges.

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Applicable agencies

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Public.com Terms of Service
Entity
Public.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000502
Document ID
CA-D-00058
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1e9ea08b0bc036684624a23874dc677c9b8a8ebbc541222707189661506371d8
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 13:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Public.com
Document: Public.com Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000502
Captured: 2026-03-08 13:54:24 UTC
SHA-256: 1e9ea08b0bc03668…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/publiccom/publiccom-terms-of-service/class-action-and-jury-trial-waiver/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Public.com's Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver clause do?

The clause modifies the dispute resolution mechanism by channeling all claims through individual arbitration rather than court litigation, and eliminates the procedural option of aggregated class proceedings, which affects how disputes are processed and adjudicated.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision effectively removes consumers' most powerful collective legal tool, making it economically unviable to pursue small-value claims against Public. Combined with mandatory arbitration, it significantly limits accountability.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 16 platforms. See the full comparison.

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