By agreeing to this EULA, you give up your right to join or lead a class-action lawsuit against Epic. You can only pursue disputes individually, not as part of a group of affected users.
This analysis describes what Unreal Engine'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
Class-action waivers significantly limit users' practical ability to seek redress for widespread but individually small harms, since individual litigation is often economically impractical for low-value disputes.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class-action waiver varies by jurisdiction; EU consumers and certain US state residents may have statutory protections that limit its application.
This waiver means that if Epic harms many users in a similar way, each user must pursue claims individually rather than collectively, which may make it economically impractical to litigate smaller disputes.
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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.
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...
"PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS A CLASS-ACTION WAIVER PROVISION. IF YOU ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AND EPIC AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION (SEE SECTION 17). YOU HAVE A TIME-LIMITED RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF THIS WAIVER.Excerpt from Unreal Engine's EULA
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Class-action waivers in consumer contracts have faced regulatory scrutiny under the FTC Act and through state attorney general enforcement actions.
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Class-action waivers significantly limit users' practical ability to seek redress for widespread but individually small harms, since individual litigation is often economically impractical for low-value disputes.
This waiver means that if Epic harms many users in a similar way, each user must pursue claims individually rather than collectively, which may make it economically impractical to litigate smaller disputes.
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