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You cannot join with other SoFi customers to bring a collective lawsuit or class arbitration against the company. Any dispute must be handled individually.
This analysis describes what SoFi'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
This provision modifies dispute resolution procedures by restricting eligible remedies to individual arbitration rather than collective action formats. It establishes the procedural mechanism through which covered disputes are adjudicated and determines the scope of available claim aggregation.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of class action waivers varies by jurisdiction and may be limited in certain states; the document excerpt is from a truncated source and the full context of exceptions or carve-outs could not be verified.
The updated terms establish a time-limited referral promotion running through September 30, 2026, with new eligibility criteria for referrers. To qualify for the higher $75 bonus, referrers must maintain either $100 in combined Invest assets or an eligible direct deposit at the time the referred recipient enrolls. Referrers who do not meet these criteria will receive a lower $50 bonus. The terms also restrict bonuses to new Self-Directed Account openings only, excluding Automated Invest and IRA accounts from referral rewards. Referrals must be completed within the promotion period or they become ineligible. You should verify your account meets the stated asset or direct deposit requirements if you intend to participate in the referral program before the September 30 deadline.
View change record →The updated terms establish new restrictions on how referrers can promote SoFi products and create additional obligations for anyone participating in the referral program. Referrers must now obtain express consent before sending promotional text messages in Washington State, cannot use mass email or commercial advertising to solicit referrals, and must clearly disclose their financial relationship to SoFi in any promotion. The revised terms prohibit making claims about product outcomes, interest rates, or approval odds unless directed to official SoFi webpages, and establish a $10,000 annual cap on cumulative referral and welcome bonuses. Tax reporting obligations now apply, with SoFi reporting bonuses as miscellaneous income to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC. You can review the specific promotional campaign rules for each referral link and ensure compliance with state and platform-specific disclosure requirements before promoting.
View change record →The updated terms establish a Privacy Preference Center that gives you control over which types of cookies and tracking technologies are used on SoFi's website. Previously, SoFi stated that if you did not make a selection, you agreed to use of pixels and tracking technologies shared with social media, advertising, and analytics partners. The revised language divides cookies into categories: Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active, required for site function), Functional Cookies, Performance Cookies, and Targeting Cookies. You can now reject all optional cookies using a 'Reject All' button, manage individual cookie categories, or accept all. The terms note that blocking certain cookies may reduce site functionality and available services. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the Privacy Preference Center.
View change record →This clause means that even if many SoFi customers experienced the same problem, such as an incorrect fee or a data error, each person must pursue their claim separately, which can make it economically impractical to seek redress for smaller dollar amounts.
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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.
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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"ANY ARBITRATION UNDER THESE TERMS WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; CLASS ARBITRATIONS AND CLASS ACTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND SOFI ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.Excerpt from SoFi's Terms of Service
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer financial services agreements engage the CFPB's consumer protection mandate and have been the subject of federal rulemaking. The FTC also considers such waivers in the context of unfair or deceptive practices. Some state courts have found class action waivers unconscionable in consumer contracts, particularly where the underlying harm is systemic and the individual recovery is small. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Class action waivers are among the most litigated provisions in consumer financial services contracts. Their enforceability varies by jurisdiction and by the nature of the underlying claim. Regulatory changes at the CFPB could affect the permissibility of such waivers in financial services contexts. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California courts have at times scrutinized class action waivers in consumer contracts under the doctrine of unconscionability. New Jersey and other states have similar case law. For financial services specifically, the interplay between the Federal Arbitration Act and state consumer protection statutes creates jurisdictional complexity. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: This provision effectively immunizes SoFi from coordinated consumer litigation for systemic issues, which has implications for how disputes are managed and resolved at scale. Partners and developers building on SoFi's platform should assess whether this waiver affects their own liability exposure in downstream consumer relationships. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should monitor evolving CFPB rulemaking on class action waivers and ensure that the company's dispute resolution framework can handle individual arbitration claims at volume if a systemic issue arises, given the elimination of class consolidation mechanisms.
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This provision modifies dispute resolution procedures by restricting eligible remedies to individual arbitration rather than collective action formats. It establishes the procedural mechanism through which covered disputes are adjudicated and determines the scope of available claim aggregation.
This clause means that even if many SoFi customers experienced the same problem, such as an incorrect fee or a data error, each person must pursue their claim separately, which can make it economically impractical to seek redress for smaller dollar amounts.
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