“you must do so within one (1) year of the day you become aware of the cause of action. Failure to file a lawsuit within the aforementioned timeframe will bring about the permanent barring of the cause of action...”
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A one-year limitation period, triggered by awareness of the cause of action, is shorter than many statutory limitations periods and permanently extinguishes claims not filed in time.
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If you believe you have a legal claim against Waze, you must file a lawsuit within one year of becoming aware of it or permanently forfeit that claim.
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"you must do so within one (1) year of the day you become aware of the cause of action. Failure to file a lawsuit within the aforementioned timeframe will bring about the permanent barring of the cause of action...Excerpt from Waze's Terms of Use
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A one-year limitation period, triggered by awareness of the cause of action, is shorter than many statutory limitations periods and permanently extinguishes claims not filed in time.
If you believe you have a legal claim against Waze, you must file a lawsuit within one year of becoming aware of it or permanently forfeit that claim.
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