“You must initiate any proceeding or action within one (1) year of the date of the occurrence of the event or facts giving rise to the dispute, otherwise, you forever waive the right to pursue any claim...”
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This clause shortens the time window for users to bring claims well below what many statutory limitations periods would otherwise allow, and imposes permanent forfeiture if the deadline is missed.
If you do not initiate a proceeding or action within one year of the event giving rise to your dispute, you permanently lose the right to pursue any claim related to it.
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This clause shortens the time window for users to bring claims well below what many statutory limitations periods would otherwise allow, and imposes permanent forfeiture if the deadline is missed.
If you do not initiate a proceeding or action within one year of the event giving rise to your dispute, you permanently lose the right to pursue any claim related to it.
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