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Pre-Arbitration Informal Dispute Resolution Requirement

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What it is

Before commencing arbitration or filing in small claims court, users must send a written notice to disputes@ticketmaster.com with specified account and claim information, then participate in a teleconference or videoconference within 60 days; only after completing this process may arbitration be initiated.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a mandatory procedural prerequisite to arbitration that requires personal participation in a teleconference or videoconference meet-and-confer, with a 60-day window, before any formal claim may be filed. The statute of limitations tolling provision during this period is operationally significant for users managing time-sensitive claims.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

added Jul 21, 2026

Adds a mandatory informal dispute resolution step before arbitration proceedings can commence, establishing a procedural hurdle and notice requirement.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement requires users to complete a written notice process and participate in a teleconference or videoconference within 60 days before they may commence arbitration or file in small claims court. Statute of limitations periods are tolled during this informal dispute resolution process.

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.
  • Dispute a Fee
    Send an email to disputes@ticketmaster.com with your full name, account email and mailing address, counsel information if applicable, and a brief description of your claim and relief sought. A teleconference or videoconference must then occur within 60 days before arbitration may be initiated.

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the parties agree that, before a party may commence an arbitration or assert a claim in small claims court, they will engage in the following informal dispute resolution process: The party seeking to initiate a claim in arbitration or small claims court ('claimant') must give written notice to the other party ('respondent'). To notify us that you intend to initiate informal dispute resolution, you must send an email to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. at disputes@ticketmaster.com, providing: your full name; the email address and mailing address associated with your Live Nation or Ticketmaster account; your counsel's name and contact information, if you are represented by counsel; and a brief description of your claim(s) and the relief sought... The informal dispute resolution conference shall occur within sixty (60) days of receipt of the written notice described above, unless an extension is mutually agreed upon by the parties. If, after participating in that conference, the parties have been unable to resolve the dispute, the claimant may commence an arbitration or assert a claim in small claims court in accordance with this arbitration agreement. Any statute of limitations will be tolled while the parties engage in the informal dispute resolution process described in this section.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Ticketmaster Terms of Use
Entity
Ticketmaster
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015141
Document ID
CA-D-00283
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 07:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Ticketmaster
Document: Ticketmaster Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-015141
Captured: 2026-07-09 07:15:51 UTC
SHA-256: fbc85b53770e1bc7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ticketmaster/ticketmaster-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-015141/pre-arbitration-informal-dispute-resolution-requirement/
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 Ticketmaster's Pre-Arbitration Informal Dispute Resolution Requirement clause do?

This provision establishes a mandatory procedural prerequisite to arbitration that requires personal participation in a teleconference or videoconference meet-and-confer, with a 60-day window, before any formal claim may be filed. The statute of limitations tolling provision during this period is operationally significant for users managing time-sensitive claims.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement requires users to complete a written notice process and participate in a teleconference or videoconference within 60 days before they may commence arbitration or file in small claims court. Statute of limitations periods are tolled during this informal dispute resolution process.

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