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This analysis describes what WhatsApp'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
The class action waiver prevents users from aggregating claims against WhatsApp, which may make it economically impractical to pursue small individual harms.
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View change record →The reader cannot bring or participate in a class action against WhatsApp and must pursue any claim solely on their own individual behalf.
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If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.
except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights
you or the Company Parties may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, trade dress, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents).
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"YOU MAY BRING A CLAIM ONLY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF, AND NOT ON BEHALF OF ANY OFFICIAL OR OTHER PERSON, OR CLASS OF PEOPLE. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN, OR HAVE YOUR DISPUTE HEARD AND RESOLVED AS, A CLASS ACTION...Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
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The class action waiver prevents users from aggregating claims against WhatsApp, which may make it economically impractical to pursue small individual harms.
The reader cannot bring or participate in a class action against WhatsApp and must pursue any claim solely on their own individual behalf.
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