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The arbitration requirement creates a procedural framework for dispute resolution that operates outside the court system. This affects how contractual disagreements between Robinhood and account holders are adjudicated and the mechanisms available for remedying disputes.
Account holders agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration, which means disagreements proceed before an arbitrator rather than in litigation. This provision structures the forum and process through which margin account disputes are resolved.
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The arbitration requirement creates a procedural framework for dispute resolution that operates outside the court system. This affects how contractual disagreements between Robinhood and account holders are adjudicated and the mechanisms available for remedying disputes.
Account holders agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration, which means disagreements proceed before an arbitrator rather than in litigation. This provision structures the forum and process through which margin account disputes are resolved.
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