Glossary
Mandatory arbitration
A clause that requires disputes to go to private arbitration instead of court, often with limited appeal rights.
Found in 27 published policies (45 matching findings). Not legal advice.
Why it matters
You may lose the ability to sue in court or join a class action, which can make it harder and more expensive to challenge the company.
What to look for
Words like “binding arbitration,” “AAA,” “JAMS,” or “waive the right to a jury trial.”
Examples from published reviews
Disney · Disney+ · Subscription agreement
Mandatory Arbitration for Disputes (with exceptions)
This agreement requires that most disputes between you and the service provider be resolved through individual binding arbitration, with certain exceptions for small claims and intellectual property rights disputes.
Open the full reviewDoorDash · DoorDash · Terms of service
Mandatory Arbitration
This agreement requires users to resolve disputes through arbitration instead of a court of law, meaning users waive their right to a jury trial.
Open the full reviewVenmo · Venmo · Terms of service
Legal agreement to resolve disputes by arbitration on an individual basis
The terms include an agreement to resolve disputes by arbitration on an individual basis.
Open the full reviewSpotify · Spotify · Terms of service
Mandatory Individual Arbitration
This agreement requires that disputes be resolved through individual arbitration, preventing users from participating in jury trials, court proceedings, or class actions.
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