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Class Action and Representative Action Prohibition

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What it is

The agreement prohibits users from bringing or participating in class actions or representative proceedings against Stability, requiring all claims to be pursued individually. If this prohibition is found invalid or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator, the entire arbitration agreement becomes null and void.

This analysis describes what Stability AI'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 establishes that claims must be brought on an individual basis only, and the severability clause ties the enforceability of the entire arbitration agreement to the validity of this prohibition. If a court invalidates the class action waiver, the arbitration clause as a whole is voided, meaning disputes would revert to court proceedings.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users cannot join or initiate class or representative actions against Stability arising from site use. The agreement requires individual pursuit of any claim, which as a practical matter may affect the economics of pursuing low-value disputes.

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
    To preserve access to class proceedings, send an opt-out notice to legal@stability.ai within 30 days of first accessing the site. Include your name, phone number, and the email address associated with your site use. Opting out of arbitration also removes the individual-claims-only requirement for arbitration proceedings.

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YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

Excerpt from Stability AI's Terms of Use

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Terms of Use
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015711
Document ID
CA-D-00513
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
16c6dfe964855b08ac9679c7ce703ee07d6ee1312917e695d1b098ccf1c9b5a0
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 09:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-015711
Captured: 2026-05-08 09:21:53 UTC
SHA-256: 16c6dfe964855b08…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-015711/class-action-and-representative-action-prohibition/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Class Action and Representative Action Prohibition clause do?

This provision establishes that claims must be brought on an individual basis only, and the severability clause ties the enforceability of the entire arbitration agreement to the validity of this prohibition. If a court invalidates the class action waiver, the arbitration clause as a whole is voided, meaning disputes would revert to court proceedings.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users cannot join or initiate class or representative actions against Stability arising from site use. The agreement requires individual pursuit of any claim, which as a practical matter may affect the economics of pursuing low-value disputes.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Stability AI?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Stability AI.