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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

The agreement prohibits users from participating in or initiating class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration proceedings against Skillshare.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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 provision, combined with the mandatory arbitration clause, requires that any legal claims against Skillshare be pursued individually. This applies to all users globally, including those who may have transitioned from Superpeer following the acquisition.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause establishes that users cannot join or initiate class action proceedings against Skillshare; any claims must be pursued individually through arbitration. The agreement reserves the right to enforce this waiver against all covered users.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Within 30 days
    The class action waiver is part of the arbitration provision. To opt out of both the arbitration requirement and the class action waiver, send written notice within 30 days of accepting the Terms of Service as described in the arbitration opt-out procedure.

How other platforms handle this

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You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Substack Medium

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You also waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

— Excerpt from Skillshare's Skillshare Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts engage the FTC Act and state consumer protection statutes. California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act and related statutes have been the basis for challenges to class action waivers in consumer agreements. The Supreme Court's decisions under the FAA generally support enforceability of such waivers in arbitration contexts, but state-level exceptions persist. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Class action waivers limit the aggregation of small-value claims, which can affect the practical enforceability of consumer rights for low-dollar disputes. Regulatory scrutiny of such waivers in consumer digital services has increased. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California, New Jersey, and EU/EEA jurisdictions create heightened exposure. In certain EU member states, class action waiver provisions in consumer contracts may be unenforceable or subject to consumer protection overrides. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise or institutional accounts using Skillshare for workforce training may wish to negotiate the removal or modification of this provision in commercial agreements, as it applies on its face to all users under the standard terms. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Assess whether the class action waiver provision was specifically disclosed to Superpeer users during the transition to Skillshare's Terms of Service, and whether the notice mechanism was sufficient to establish informed consent under applicable state law.

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Applicable agencies

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Terms of Service
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001282
Document ID
CA-D-00243
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4e8b321019b704a9bdb87382601f464d425c9c6ff03bca29dad50a753dba1b6f
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001282
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:44:11 UTC
SHA-256: 4e8b321019b704a9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-terms-of-service/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: July 4, 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 Skillshare's Class Action Waiver clause do?

This provision, combined with the mandatory arbitration clause, requires that any legal claims against Skillshare be pursued individually. This applies to all users globally, including those who may have transitioned from Superpeer following the acquisition.

How does this clause affect you?

This clause establishes that users cannot join or initiate class action proceedings against Skillshare; any claims must be pursued individually through arbitration. The agreement reserves the right to enforce this waiver against all covered users.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 84 platforms. See the full comparison.

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