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User Indemnification Obligation

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Why it matters

If a review or content you post leads to a lawsuit against Yelp, you could be personally liable for Yelp's legal fees and any damages — even if you didn't intend to cause harm.

Consumer impact

Yelp's Terms significantly limit how users can resolve disputes — binding arbitration and a class action waiver mean most users cannot sue Yelp in court or join group lawsuits. Users also grant Yelp a broad, royalty-free license to use any content they post, including photos and reviews. You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to Yelp within 30 days of first accepting the Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Overly broad indemnification clauses may constitute unfair contract terms subject to FTC scrutiny.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Terms of Service
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001267
Document ID
CA-D-00239
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Entity: Yelp | Document: Yelp Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001267
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:02:27 UTC | SHA-256: ece3ab9e12b238a3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-terms-of-service/user-indemnification-obligation/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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Medium
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