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Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

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What it is

You give up the right to participate in class action lawsuits against Uber, meaning any claim you have must be pursued individually, not as part of a group.

This analysis describes what Uber'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)

The class action waiver means users cannot pool resources with others who have similar claims against Uber, which may affect the practical viability of pursuing smaller individual claims.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of class action waivers varies by jurisdiction and may be limited by state public policy or applicable consumer protection statutes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision prohibits users from joining or initiating class, collective, or representative legal proceedings against Uber, limiting each user to individual claims only, whether in arbitration or in the limited court contexts where arbitration does not apply.

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
    Opting out of arbitration also effectively opts you out of the class action waiver. Send written notice within 30 days of first accepting the terms, including your name, account details, and a clear statement of your intent to opt out.

How other platforms handle this

Unity High

YOU AND UNITY AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE BREACH, TERMINATION, ENFORCEMENT, INTERPRETATION OR VALIDITY THEREOF OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, "DISPUTES") WILL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, EXCEPT THAT EACH PARTY RETAIN...

OpenAI High

CLASS ACTION WAIVER. You and OpenAI agree that any claims must be brought in your respective individual capacities, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Unless we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims....

Lime High

YOU AND LIME AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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YOU AND UBER AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Uber agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims with your claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class action waivers in consumer contracts engage the FTC Act and have been subject to scrutiny under state consumer protection statutes. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has previously addressed class action waivers in financial service contracts. California courts have at times refused to enforce class action waivers on public policy grounds, particularly in employment and consumer contexts. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The waiver, combined with the mandatory arbitration clause, effectively limits Uber's aggregate litigation exposure from consumer claims. Courts in some jurisdictions have found class action waivers in consumer contracts procedurally or substantively unconscionable, and the enforceability of this provision should be assessed jurisdiction by jurisdiction. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California presents the highest enforcement risk for this provision given the state's public policy disfavoring class action waivers in certain consumer contexts. EU and UK users may retain statutory rights to collective redress that supersede this waiver. New York and Illinois also present elevated review considerations. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise and B2B customers should confirm whether this waiver applies to their commercial agreements with Uber or whether separate contract terms govern. The waiver represents a significant limitation on collective commercial remedies and should be flagged in contract review. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should monitor judicial developments regarding the enforceability of class action waivers in consumer arbitration agreements, particularly in California and other high-exposure states. Any changes to the enforceability landscape may require updates to terms and user notification procedures.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to examine class action waivers in consumer contracts as potentially unfair or deceptive practices
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Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Terms of Use
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006549
Document ID
CA-D-00420
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ce815b62d90f4e7416d9054154f847a2139a8c84ebae9804fb4c8aa22689d584
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 14:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Uber
Document: Uber Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-006549
Captured: 2026-05-12 14:13:08 UTC
SHA-256: ce815b62d90f4e74…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-terms-of-use/class-action-and-jury-trial-waiver/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Uber's Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver clause do?

The class action waiver means users cannot pool resources with others who have similar claims against Uber, which may affect the practical viability of pursuing smaller individual claims.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision prohibits users from joining or initiating class, collective, or representative legal proceedings against Uber, limiting each user to individual claims only, whether in arbitration or in the limited court contexts where arbitration does not apply.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 13 platforms. See the full comparison.

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