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Class Action Waiver

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Why it matters

Class actions are often the only practical way for individual consumers to challenge a large company's practices when individual damages are small. Waiving this right significantly reduces collective consumer power.

Consumer impact

Using Waze grants the company a broad, irrevocable license to your location data, driving patterns, and any content you submit, which Waze may use for commercial purposes including advertising. US users are subject to mandatory binding arbitration and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits unless they opt out. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to Waze within 30 days of first using the service.

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
    To preserve your right to participate in class actions, send written notice opting out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions within 30 days of first using Waze. Include your full name and account email address in your opt-out notice.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC monitors class action waivers as part of its consumer protection mandate and has authority to act against practices it deems unfair or deceptive.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Waze Terms of Use
Entity
Waze
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001578
Document ID
CA-D-00322
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Entity: Waze | Document: Waze Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-001578
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:37:18 UTC | SHA-256: c85664eb0d84ff31…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/waze/waze-terms-of-use/class-action-waiver/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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