Class Action Waiver

What it is

You agree not to participate in any class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Redfin; any claims must be brought individually.

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause restricts the procedural mechanisms available for dispute resolution by eliminating consolidated class-based litigation structures. It establishes individual claims as the required format for any legal action against the service provider.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This waiver prevents you from joining with other Redfin users to collectively challenge company practices or seek shared remedies, which can make it economically impractical to pursue smaller individual claims.

What you can do

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts engage the FTC Act and have been the subject of significant judicial scrutiny under federal and state law. The Supreme Court's AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion and American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant decisions have generally upheld class action waivers in arbitration agreements under federal law, but state-law unconscionability challenges remain active in some jurisdictions. The CFPB's 2017 arbitration rule (which would have restricted class action waivers in financial products) was overturned by Congress, but state-level restrictions continue to evolve. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. A class action waiver combined with mandatory arbitration is the highest-risk combination from a consumer rights perspective and the most frequently challenged pairing in consumer contract litigation. Companies using this combination face ongoing litigation risk and reputational exposure, particularly in California and other consumer-protective jurisdictions. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California courts have at various times found class action waivers unconscionable under state law, though federal preemption through the Federal Arbitration Act has narrowed the scope of such challenges. Canadian users may have non-waivable collective action rights under provincial consumer protection statutes. Illinois and New York have active consumer protection frameworks that may limit the practical enforceability of this waiver. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Institutional users and business partners should assess whether this waiver applies to commercial disputes or is limited to consumer-context claims; the broad definition of 'Claim' in the agreement could extend the waiver to business relationships. Indemnification and liability provisions in any B2B agreement with Redfin should be reviewed in light of this waiver's scope. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should monitor judicial developments affecting class action waiver enforceability in key operating jurisdictions, particularly California. Any future amendments to the arbitration or class action waiver provisions should trigger a review of consent mechanisms to ensure users are adequately notified of material changes.

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Provision details

Other risks in this policy

• Mandatory Arbitration high
• Feedback IP Assignment low
• User Content License medium
• Unilateral Service Termination medium
• Anti-Scraping and Automated Access Prohibition medium
• Age Restriction and Minor Exclusion low

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