You agree not to sue TikTok as part of a group of people (a class action) or in any other collective legal proceeding. Any legal claim must be brought individually, not together with other users who have the same complaint.
This analysis describes what TikTok'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
The agreement states that users waive participation in class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitration, which forecloses collective legal remedies for platform-wide disputes involving large numbers of users with similar claims.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver may vary by state, particularly in jurisdictions with statutory protections for consumer class action rights or where courts have declined to enforce such waivers in adhesion contracts.
This provision waives each user's right to join or bring class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against TikTok, requiring any legal claim to be pursued individually, which may affect the practical feasibility of pursuing lower-value claims.
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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 arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.
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"You and TikTok USDS Joint Venture agree that each party will resolve any dispute with the other on an individual basis only. You and TikTok USDS Joint Venture agree not to bring, join, or participate in any class action lawsuit, class-wide arbitration, or any other consolidated or representative proceeding with respect to any claim covered by this agreement to arbitrate.Excerpt from TikTok's Terms of Service
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The agreement states that users waive participation in class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitration, which forecloses collective legal remedies for platform-wide disputes involving large numbers of users with similar claims.
This provision waives each user's right to join or bring class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against TikTok, requiring any legal claim to be pursued individually, which may affect the practical feasibility of pursuing lower-value claims.
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