This provision requires users and Writer to resolve disputes through binding individual arbitration administered by the AAA, and prohibits participation in class action lawsuits or class arbitrations against Writer.
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This clause requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration rather than court litigation, and precludes users from joining or initiating class action proceedings against Writer. The enforceability of this provision may vary by jurisdiction, including under California law and EU consumer protection frameworks.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the class action waiver and mandatory arbitration clause may vary by jurisdiction, including California public injunctive relief carve-outs and EU consumer protection frameworks.
Under this clause, users who have a dispute with Writer must pursue it individually through AAA arbitration rather than through court proceedings or as part of a class action. Users can opt out of this arbitration requirement by sending written notice to Writer within 30 days of first accepting the terms.
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"You and Writer agree to resolve any disputes through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. You and Writer agree that any arbitration under this Agreement will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted and you are agreeing to give up the ability to participate in a class action.Excerpt from Writer's Terms of Service
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This clause requires disputes to proceed through individual arbitration rather than court litigation, and precludes users from joining or initiating class action proceedings against Writer. The enforceability of this provision may vary by jurisdiction, including under California law and EU consumer protection frameworks.
Under this clause, users who have a dispute with Writer must pursue it individually through AAA arbitration rather than through court proceedings or as part of a class action. Users can opt out of this arbitration requirement by sending written notice to Writer within 30 days of first accepting the terms.
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