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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

You agree to resolve disputes with Riot Games only on an individual basis and give up the right to participate in any class action or group lawsuit.

This analysis describes what Riot Games'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)

This clause establishes the procedural structure for dispute resolution by limiting arbitration proceedings to individual claimants. The provision prevents the arbitrator from aggregating claims across multiple users into consolidated or class-wide proceedings.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2555 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision strips consumers of collective legal power, making it economically impractical to challenge Riot Games over small financial losses such as wrongful charges or improperly deleted virtual items.

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.

Tinder Medium

the arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.

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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You and Riot Games agree that each of us may bring Claims against the other only on an individual basis. Unless both you and Riot Games agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate or join more than one person's or party's Claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a consolidated, representative, or class proceeding.

Excerpt from Riot Games's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Class action waivers in consumer contracts face increasing regulatory scrutiny from the CFPB and FTC and are unenforceable in several EU member states.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Riot Games Terms of Service
Entity
Riot Games
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001553
Document ID
CA-D-00309
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b2c57a29a8168de788b08a078ee38a04e4019b845eb8ed65ae5dcfa195e72bc1
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Riot Games
Document: Riot Games Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001553
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:44:08 UTC
SHA-256: b2c57a29a8168de7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/riot-games/riot-games-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-001553/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Riot Games's Class Action Waiver clause do?

This clause establishes the procedural structure for dispute resolution by limiting arbitration proceedings to individual claimants. The provision prevents the arbitrator from aggregating claims across multiple users into consolidated or class-wide proceedings.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision strips consumers of collective legal power, making it economically impractical to challenge Riot Games over small financial losses such as wrongful charges or improperly deleted virtual items.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 205 platforms. See the full comparison.

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