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Class action waiver in arbitration proceedings

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 15, 2026

The updated terms establish a new GenAI Features category available through the Service and specify the operational and liability framework governing their use. GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is, as available' basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose. Under the revised terms, users assume sole responsibility for evaluating and verifying any outputs generated by GenAI Features before taking action based on them. Where chatbot functionality is included, the terms specify that chatbot responses are informational only, may be inaccurate or incomplete, and users must not submit personal data to chatbots. RapidAPI disclaims all liability for losses arising from reliance on GenAI or chatbot outputs.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users cannot aggregate claims with others or act as a representative of a broader group when arbitrating disputes with RapidAPI.

How other platforms handle this

Chegg Medium

If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.

Runway Medium

the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and any arbitration proceedings.

Wise Medium

Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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...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 RapidAPI Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-054100
Document ID
CA-D-00679
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f58a6bd94bece04825760a99d4287eddcf8b50408b64ac189f7cee02db129d77
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-054100
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:42:54 UTC
SHA-256: f58a6bd94bece048…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-054100/class-action-waiver-in-arbitration-proceedings/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RapidAPI's Class action waiver in arbitration proceedings clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

Users cannot aggregate claims with others or act as a representative of a broader group when arbitrating disputes with RapidAPI.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 199 platforms. See the full comparison.

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