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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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"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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