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Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

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This analysis describes what Verizon'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)

This provision establishes the procedural mechanism for dispute resolution, shifting disputes from judicial forums to arbitration. It eliminates the availability of class action proceedings as a dispute resolution avenue, requiring disputes to proceed on an individual basis.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jun 18, 2026

Removal of this high-severity provision significantly expands customer litigation rights by potentially allowing class actions and court proceedings rather than forced arbitration.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are required to pursue individual binding arbitration for disputes rather than court action, and are prohibited from participating in class actions or collective arbitration. The terms specify that disputes covered by the agreement will follow this arbitration-only pathway as the exclusive remedy mechanism.

How other platforms handle this

Teachable Medium

You and Teachable agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You also agree that disputes will only be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Substack Medium

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by ...

Pinecone Medium

THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12.2) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMIT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By accepting Verizon's customer agreement, you agree that any dispute arising under or relating to the agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration and not in a court of law. You waive any right to bring or participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

— Excerpt from Verizon's Verizon Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Terms of Service
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001666
Document ID
CA-D-00337
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8647dcb045670d1600655c9366ac6a9e376d1c407b2cf5292a12867c2f298377
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 05:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001666
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:54:36 UTC
SHA-256: 8647dcb045670d16…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-terms-of-service/mandatory-arbitration-and-class-action-waiver/
Accessed: July 4, 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 Verizon's Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver clause do?

This provision establishes the procedural mechanism for dispute resolution, shifting disputes from judicial forums to arbitration. It eliminates the availability of class action proceedings as a dispute resolution avenue, requiring disputes to proceed on an individual basis.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are required to pursue individual binding arbitration for disputes rather than court action, and are prohibited from participating in class actions or collective arbitration. The terms specify that disputes covered by the agreement will follow this arbitration-only pathway as the exclusive remedy mechanism.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 132 platforms. See the full comparison.

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