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Opt-out of arbitration does not waive class action waiver

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The updated terms establish mandatory age verification as a condition of account creation and authorize Snapchat to lock or delete accounts if users do not meet applicable age requirements in their jurisdiction. The revised content moderation language expands Snapchat's authority to review, moderate, or remove content in its sole discretion and explicitly states the company will not be liable for these actions. An appeals process is introduced, but decisions remain subject to Snapchat's sole discretion. You can review the prior Terms of Service on Snapchat's support site, which apply until September 21, 2026.

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If you opt out of only the arbitration provisions, and not also the class action waiver, the class action waiver still applies. You may not opt out of only the class action waiver and not also the arbitration provisions.

Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service

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Document information
Document
Snapchat Terms of Service
Entity
Snapchat
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 15, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006634, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-024230
Document ID
CA-D-000103
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006634)
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Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 10:08 UTC
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✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-006634, captured Sept. 11, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
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Entity: Snapchat
Document: Snapchat Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-024230
Version: CA-V-006634
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:23:19 UTC
SHA-256: df4fb70cae698c65…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snapchat/snapchat-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-024230/opt-out-of-arbitration-does-not-waive-class-action-waiver/
Accessed: Oct. 25, 2026
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What does Snapchat's Opt-out of arbitration does not waive class action waiver clause do?

The clause states: “If you opt out of only the arbitration provisions, and not also the class action waiver, the class action waiver still applies. You may not opt out of only the class action waiver and not also the arbitration provisions.”

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