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This analysis describes what Venmo'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
By requiring exclusive resolution through arbitration or small claims court, Venmo eliminates the user's ability to pursue disputes in any other court, including federal or state court on a standard civil basis.
You cannot bring a dispute against PayPal in a standard court; your options are limited exclusively to final and binding arbitration or small claims court.
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This Arbitration Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall include any claims brought by or against any third parties, including but not limited to your spouses, heirs, third-party beneficiaries and permitted assigns...
except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights
This Arbitration Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall apply, without limitation, to all claims that arose or were asserted before the Term start date...
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"any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and PayPal...shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration or in small claims court.Excerpt from Venmo's User Agreement
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By requiring exclusive resolution through arbitration or small claims court, Venmo eliminates the user's ability to pursue disputes in any other court, including federal or state court on a standard civil basis.
You cannot bring a dispute against PayPal in a standard court; your options are limited exclusively to final and binding arbitration or small claims court.
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