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The prohibition on class and consolidated proceedings in both arbitration and litigation removes a key mechanism by which users could collectively seek redress for shared grievances.
Interpretive note: The clause appears to be part of a list of effects produced by a broader provision. The phrase 'substantially affect your rights' is itself a characterization contained in the excerpt and is reflected in the canonical claim.
You cannot bring, join, or participate in class or consolidated proceedings against Starbucks in either arbitration or litigation.
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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.
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and any arbitration proceedings.
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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"Substantially affect your rights, including preventing you from bringing, joining or participating in class or consolidated proceedings in arbitration and litigation.Excerpt from Starbucks's Terms of Use
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The prohibition on class and consolidated proceedings in both arbitration and litigation removes a key mechanism by which users could collectively seek redress for shared grievances.
You cannot bring, join, or participate in class or consolidated proceedings against Starbucks in either arbitration or litigation.
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