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This section does not require informal dispute resolution or arbitration of the following claims: (i) individual claims brought in small claims court...
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and not appealable, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
The award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
"Issues relating to the scope and enforceability of the arbitration provision are for a court to decide.Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Issues relating to the scope and enforceability of the arbitration provision are for a court to decide.”
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