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Class Action Waiver

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What it is

By using Waze, US users agree not to participate in any class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against the company. All disputes must be handled individually.

This analysis describes what Waze'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 clause establishes a procedural requirement that channels disputes into arbitration, which operates under different rules and discovery standards than court litigation. This affects how disputes are adjudicated and the remedies available through each dispute resolution mechanism.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

US users cannot band together with other users to collectively sue Waze, even if many users are harmed in the same way. This provision dramatically reduces the practical ability of consumers to seek redress for small but widespread harms.

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.

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 ...

Netflix Medium

WHERE PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND NETFLIX 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, where permitted under the applicable law, unless ...

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The class action waiver, combined with mandatory arbitration, represents a known area of regulatory scrutiny. The CFPB previously attempted to limit such waivers in financial services; the FTC has also flagged such provisions as potentially unfair. Legal teams should monitor evolving enforcement posture.

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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.
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Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Waze Terms of Use
Entity
Waze
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001578
Document ID
CA-D-00322
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c85664eb0d84ff318ee483776017ab380d87ca5c5db9e3072d9d58a6216a57ea
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Waze
Document: Waze Terms of Use
Record ID: 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: 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 Waze's Class Action Waiver clause do?

The clause establishes a procedural requirement that channels disputes into arbitration, which operates under different rules and discovery standards than court litigation. This affects how disputes are adjudicated and the remedies available through each dispute resolution mechanism.

How does this clause affect you?

US users cannot band together with other users to collectively sue Waze, even if many users are harmed in the same way. This provision dramatically reduces the practical ability of consumers to seek redress for small but widespread harms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 86 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Waze?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Waze.