“...not to assert class action or representative action procedures and agree that they will not apply in any arbitration involving the other; (b) not to assert class action or representative action claims against the other...”
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Because class and representative actions are waived, users must pursue any arbitration claims against RapidAPI individually, which may reduce the practical incentive to bring smaller claims.
Interpretive note: The excerpt reflects a mutual obligation; the canonical claim states the primary effect on users. The reciprocal obligation on RapidAPI is noted in omitted_material.
The updated terms establish that RapidAPI functions as a hosting platform only and will not be liable for abuse or misuse of APIs to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. This means users who experience harm from an abused or misused API may have limited recourse against RapidAPI itself, though applicable law may still impose certain duties on the platform depending on jurisdiction and the nature of the harm.
View change record →The updated terms introduce new restrictions and disclaimers around GenAI Features. RapidAPI provides these features with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, legality, or fitness for any purpose, and users assume sole responsibility for evaluating outputs before acting on them. The terms explicitly prohibit submitting personal data to chatbot functionality and disclaim all liability for unauthorized personal data submission. Users relying on chatbot outputs for decisions must independently verify information, as the terms state chatbot responses are generated algorithmically and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
View change record →Users cannot aggregate claims with others or act as a representative of a broader group when arbitrating disputes with RapidAPI.
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If you opt out of only the arbitration provisions, and not also the class action waiver, the class action waiver still applies. You may not opt out of only the class action waiver and not also the arbitration provisions.
Any arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under the applicable rules then in effect for the AAA. If the AAA rules conflict in any way with these Terms, the Terms will govern.
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq. and federal arbitration law (not state arbitration law) will govern any proceedings regarding enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.
"...not to assert class action or representative action procedures and agree that they will not apply in any arbitration involving the other; (b) not to assert class action or representative action claims against the other...Excerpt from RapidAPI's Terms of Use
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Because class and representative actions are waived, users must pursue any arbitration claims against RapidAPI individually, which may reduce the practical incentive to bring smaller claims.
Users cannot aggregate claims with others or act as a representative of a broader group when arbitrating disputes with RapidAPI.
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