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Before either of us files a claim against the other, we both agree to try to resolve the Dispute informally...If we are unable to resolve a Dispute within 60 days, either of us has the right to initiate arbitration.
We will notify you of amendments to this Arbitration Agreement by posting the amended terms on anyscale.com/terms at least 30 days before the effective date of the amendments and by providing notice through email where possible.
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"Before you commence arbitration of a Dispute, you must provide us with a written Notice of Dispute that includes your (a) name; (b) residence address; (c) username; (d) email address or phone number...Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Before you commence arbitration of a Dispute, you must provide us with a written Notice of Dispute that includes your (a) name; (b) residence address; (c) username; (d) email address or phone number...”
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