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If you have a dispute with SoFi, this provision requires you to resolve it through individual binding arbitration rather than by suing in court, and you cannot join or lead a class action lawsuit against SoFi.
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This provision removes the right to pursue disputes in court and eliminates the ability to participate in class action litigation, which is often the only practical mechanism for consumers to pursue small-value claims collectively.
Interpretive note: The actual verbatim arbitration clause text was not available in the truncated document provided; the characterization of this provision is based on the document's known public structure and standard SoFi Terms of Use provisions, not directly quoted text.
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 →Users bound by this provision must resolve any dispute with SoFi, including claims related to banking fees, loan terms, or investment account issues, through individual arbitration rather than civil court proceedings, and they waive the right to participate in any class action against SoFi.
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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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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the Federal Arbitration Act, CFPB rulemaking authority under the Dodd-Frank Act, and state consumer protection statutes including California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act and McGill Rule, which may limit the enforceability of pre-dispute arbitration waivers of public injunctive relief. The CFPB is the primary enforcement authority for consumer financial product arbitration clauses; its 2017 arbitration rule was overturned by Congress, but the CFPB retains supervisory and enforcement authority over unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices related to arbitration disclosures. FINRA arbitration rules may apply separately to SoFi Securities-related disputes. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The combination of mandatory arbitration and class action waiver across all SoFi product lines creates significant exposure in California, where courts have found that arbitration agreements purporting to waive public injunctive relief under the McGill Rule are unenforceable. Additionally, FINRA rules governing customer arbitration for brokerage accounts may create conflicts with the general arbitration clause for SoFi Securities account holders. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have heightened protection under the McGill Rule for public injunctive relief claims; Illinois, New Jersey, and other states have consumer protection statutes that may limit class action waiver enforceability in specific contexts. EU and UK users are generally not subject to US-style mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses under applicable consumer protection law, though SoFi's US-only service scope limits this exposure. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: B2B or employer benefit program partners who offer SoFi products to employees should assess whether the individual arbitration requirement is disclosed in their own benefit communications. The clause asserts a liability limitation that may affect the practical value of any SoFi indemnification commitment in partner agreements. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that the opt-out mechanism for arbitration is clearly disclosed at the point of account opening and meets any applicable state disclosure requirements. The arbitration provision should be reviewed separately for each SoFi product line to confirm consistency with the regulatory framework governing that product, particularly for SoFi Securities accounts subject to FINRA jurisdiction.
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This provision removes the right to pursue disputes in court and eliminates the ability to participate in class action litigation, which is often the only practical mechanism for consumers to pursue small-value claims collectively.
Users bound by this provision must resolve any dispute with SoFi, including claims related to banking fees, loan terms, or investment account issues, through individual arbitration rather than civil court proceedings, and they waive the right to participate in any class action against SoFi.
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