├── .gitignore ├── Snapchat ├── snapchat_opt_out_template.docx ├── snapchat_opt_out_template.pdf ├── snapchat_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── DisneyPlus ├── disneyplus_opt_out_template.docx ├── disneyplus_opt_out_template.pdf ├── disneyplus_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── MoviesAnywhere ├── moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.docx ├── moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.pdf ├── moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── LICENSE.md ├── Mobilecoin └── README.md ├── Discord ├── discord_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── Figma ├── figma_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── OfferUp ├── offerup_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── Vimeo ├── vimeo_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── GoFundMe ├── gofundme_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── Albertsons ├── albertsons_opt_out_template.md └── README.md ├── OpenAI_ChatGPT └── README.md ├── Squarespace └── README.md ├── example_optout_readme.md ├── CashApp └── README.md ├── Etsy └── README.md ├── README.md └── 23andMe └── README.md /.gitignore: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | *.DS_Store 2 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Snapchat/snapchat_opt_out_template.docx: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/Snapchat/snapchat_opt_out_template.docx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Snapchat/snapchat_opt_out_template.pdf: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/Snapchat/snapchat_opt_out_template.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /DisneyPlus/disneyplus_opt_out_template.docx: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/DisneyPlus/disneyplus_opt_out_template.docx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /DisneyPlus/disneyplus_opt_out_template.pdf: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/DisneyPlus/disneyplus_opt_out_template.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /MoviesAnywhere/moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.docx: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/MoviesAnywhere/moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.docx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /MoviesAnywhere/moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.pdf: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lynnpepin/arbitration-opt-out-templates/HEAD/MoviesAnywhere/moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /LICENSE.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # LICENSE 2 | 3 | [This repository is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode) 4 | 5 | A [human-readable summary is linked to here](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Mobilecoin/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You can't opt out of Mobilecoin (Signal Payment)'s arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, and jury trial waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Per Mobilecoin's most recent Terms of Service (2022-May-24 [located at this link](https://mobilecoin.com/terms-of-use.html)), there is no way to opt out of Mobilecoin's arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, and jury trial waiver. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Discord/discord_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | To Discord, 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Discord Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Discord terms of service posted at https://discord.com/terms effective 2024 April 15. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 16 "Settling disputes between you and Discord". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Discord Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 8 | 9 | Username: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Please update your records accordingly. 14 | 15 | Best regards, 16 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Figma/figma_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Arbitration Opt-Out Notice 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Figma Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Figma terms of service posted at https://www.figma.com/legal/tos/ effective 2025 July 29. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section "9.11. Dispute Resolution". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Figma Terms of Service.** 8 | 9 | My account information is as follows: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Full name: 14 | 15 | Address: 16 | 17 | Please update your records accordingly. 18 | 19 | Best regards, 20 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /OfferUp/offerup_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | To OfferUp, 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new OfferUp Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new OfferUp terms of service posted at https://discord.com/terms effective 2024 April 8. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 21 "Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Discord Terms of Service.** 8 | 9 | My account information is as follows: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Full name: 14 | 15 | Address: 16 | 17 | Please update your records accordingly. 18 | 19 | Best regards, 20 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Vimeo/vimeo_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Arbitration Opt-Out 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Vimeo Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Vimeo terms of service posted at https://vimeo.com/terms#30_day_right_to_opt_out effective 2024 July 9. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section per section "11.7 30-Day Right to Opt Out". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Vimeo Terms of Service.** 8 | 9 | My account information is as follows: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Full name: 14 | 15 | Address: 16 | 17 | Please update your records accordingly. 18 | 19 | Best regards, 20 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /GoFundMe/gofundme_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Arbitration Opt-Out Notice 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new GoFundMe Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new GoFundMe terms of service posted at https://www.gofundme.com/c/gofundme-terms-of-service effective 2024 September 1. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section "18.1 (h) Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: Opt Out". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the GoFundMe Terms of Service.** 8 | 9 | My account information is as follows: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Full name: 14 | 15 | Address: 16 | 17 | Please update your records accordingly. 18 | 19 | Best regards, 20 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Albertsons/albertsons_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Arbitration Opt-Out 2 | 3 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Albertsons Terms of Service. 4 | 5 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Albertsons terms of service posted at https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/terms-of-use/ effective 2024 May 7. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 21 "Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration". 6 | 7 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Albertsons Terms of Service.** 8 | 9 | My account information is as follows: 10 | 11 | Email: 12 | 13 | Full name: 14 | 15 | Address: 16 | 17 | Please update your records accordingly. 18 | 19 | Best regards, 20 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /MoviesAnywhere/moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | P.O. Box 6202 2 | 3 | Burbank, CA 91510 USA 4 | 5 | Attention: Movies Anywhere Opt-Out 6 | 7 | 8 | To MoviesAnywhere, 9 | 10 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the Movies Anywhere Terms of Service. 11 | 12 | Specifically, I am referring to the Terms of Service posted at https://moviesanywhere.com/terms-of-use effective 2024 July 22. I am opting out of the arbitration clause and I am opting out of the class-action waiver, per section 9 "BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER". 13 | 14 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Movies Anywhere Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 15 | 16 | Name: 17 | 18 | Address: 19 | 20 | Email address used to set up my Movies Anywhere account: 21 | 22 | 23 | Please update your records accordingly. 24 | 25 | Best regards, 26 | 27 | 28 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Snapchat/snapchat_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Addressed to: 2 | 3 | Snap Inc. 4 | 5 | ATTN: Arbitration Opt-out 6 | 7 | 3000 31st Street 8 | 9 | Santa Monica, CA 90405 10 | 11 | To whom it may concern, 12 | 13 | This is notice that I am declining the arbitration agreement, the class-action waiver, and the jury waiver of the Snap Terms of Service. 14 | 15 | Specifically, I am declining the arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, and jury waiver detailed in Section 19, "Arbitration, Class-Action Waiver, and Jury Waiver" of the Snap Inc. Terms of Service, posted at https://www.snap.com/en-US/terms#arbitration. I am declining the clause per the provisions of Section 19 subsection k, titled "opt-out". **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I want to opt out of the Arbitration Agreement and the Class-Action Waiver.** 16 | 17 | Per this provision, please see my personal information listed below: 18 | 19 | Name: 20 | 21 | Address: 22 | 23 | Snapchat username: 24 | 25 | Email address used to set up the account: 26 | 27 | Please update your records accordingly. 28 | 29 | Best regards, 30 | 31 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /DisneyPlus/disneyplus_opt_out_template.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Addressed to: 2 | 3 | Disney Opt-Out 4 | 5 | P.O. Box 11565 6 | 7 | Burbank, California 91510 8 | 9 | To whom it may concern, 10 | 11 | This is a notice that: 12 | 13 | - I am declining the arbitration agreement, the class-action waiver, and the jury waiver of the Disney+ and ESPN+ Subscriber Agreement, and 14 | - I am declining the arbitration agreement, the class-action waiver, and the jury waiver of the Disney Terms of Use. 15 | 16 | Specifically, I am declining the arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, and jury waiver detailed in Section 7, "BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER" of the Disney + and ESPN + Subscriber Agreement, posted at `https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/subscriber-agreement`. I am declining the clause per the provisions of Section 7 Subsection g, "Opt-out". 17 | 18 | 19 | Specifically, I am declining the arbitration agreement, class-action waiver, and jury waiver detailed in Section 8, "BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER" of the Disney Terms of use posted at `https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/disney-terms-of-use`. I am declining the clause per the provisions of Section 8 Subsection G, "Opt-out". 20 | 21 | **CONSIDER THIS AN UNEQUIVOCAL STATEMENT THAT I WANT TO OPT OUT OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER.** 22 | 23 | Per this provision, please see my personal information listed below: 24 | 25 | Name: 26 | 27 | Address: 28 | 29 | Email address: 30 | 31 | Please update your records accordingly and send acknowledgement of receipt of this letter. 32 | 33 | Best regards, 34 | 35 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /OpenAI_ChatGPT/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of OpenAI's Arbitratain Clause 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2023-Dec-14. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches OpenAIs's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | # There is no template-- OpenAI uses Google Forms for opt-outs 9 | 10 | To opt out of OpenAI's arbitration clause and OpenAI's training using your personal data, you need to use a Google Form provided by OpenAI. (No email, no letter.) 11 | 12 | - [OpenAI Arbitration Clause Opt Out Google Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeho5zqudbNosAqbzvdaOJJZVn5b4or85nVUu03ruH25k0TRA/viewform), per the link in [the OpenAI Terms of Service](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use). This asks for the following information: 13 | - First and Last name 14 | - Account email 15 | - [Organization ID (found under Acount Org settings)](https://platform.openai.com/account/org-settings) 16 | - Organization name, if applicable 17 | - [OpenAI's Privacy page](https://privacy.openai.com/) has a "Make a Privacy Request" button. This will allow you to request OpenAI not to train on your content, or to delete your content. 18 | 19 | # OpenAI Dispute Resolution simmary 20 | 21 | OpenAI's Terms of Service include a "Dispute Resolution" section, which includes a mandatory arbitration provision (which you can opt out of using the link above) and a mandatory informal dispute resolution process. The Terms of Service also include a class-action waiver and a jury-trial waiver, which cannot be opted out of. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Squarespace/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of SquareSpace's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2023-August-22. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches SquareSpace's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.squarespace.com/terms-of-service). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of SquareSpace's arbitration clause and class-action waiver in the United States, use this opt-out notice template below. 13 | 14 | 1. Fill out oyur full name and residential address, 15 | 16 | 2. Email your opt-out notice to [arbitration-opt-out@squarespace.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@squarespace.com) from the email you use for your SquareSpace account. 17 | 18 | ## use this template 19 | 20 | To SquareSpace, 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new SquareSpace Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new SquareSpace terms of service posted at https://squarespace.com/terms, effective 2023 August 22. I am opting out of the arbitration clauseand class-action waivers, per section 15.4 "Arbitration Opt Out". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the SquareSpace Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 27 | 28 | Full name: *Full name here* 29 | 30 | Email: *email here* 31 | 32 | Address: *Residential address here* 33 | 34 | Please update your records accordingly. 35 | 36 | Best regards, 37 | 38 | *signature here* 39 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /example_optout_readme.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | This is a template for contributors to use when making opt-out guides for new services. 2 | 3 | --- 4 | 5 | Checklist: 6 | 7 | - [ ] Replace `service_name` 8 | - [ ] Replace `https://crouton.net` with the link to the service Terms. 9 | - [ ] Replace `service_terms_date`, e.g. "2023-Aug-15th" 10 | - [ ] Enter the `num_fields` locations which users need to update. 11 | - [ ] Enter the `todo_address` address of which to send the arbitration notice. 12 | - [ ] Optionally, fill out the following sections: 13 | - `# service_name arbitration summary` 14 | - `# Related cases` 15 | 16 | Don't forget the ancillary documents: 17 | 18 | - [ ] Create the Markdown template 19 | - [ ] Create the Microsoft Word template 20 | - [ ] Create the PDF template 21 | 22 | Template below: 23 | --- 24 | 25 | Opt out of `service_name`'s arbitration clause 26 | === 27 | 28 | 29 | Updated: `service_terms_date` 30 | 31 | **Confirm this date matches `service_name`'s most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://crouton.net/). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 32 | 33 | --- 34 | 35 | To opt out of `service_name`'s arbitration clause in the United States, use one of these templates: 36 | 37 | - [Click here for a Markdown opt-out template](./service_name_opt_out_template.md) 38 | - [Click here for a Microsoft Word opt-out template.](./service_name_opt_out_template.docx) 39 | - [Click here for a PDF opt-out template.](./service_name_opt_out_template.docx) 40 | 41 | 1. Fill out the following `num_fields` locations: 42 | 43 | - `todo-- fill these out` 44 | 45 | 2. Send the opt-out notice to `service_name` by `todo_address` -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /MoviesAnywhere/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Movie Anywhere's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-July-22 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Movie Anywhere's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://moviesanywhere.com/terms-of-use#binding-arbitration). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Movie Anywhere's arbitration clause in the United States, use one of these templates: 13 | 14 | - [Click here for a Markdown opt-out template.](./moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.md) 15 | 16 | - [Click here for a Microsoft Word opt-out template.](./moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.docx) 17 | 18 | - [Click here for a PDF opt-out template.](./moviesanywhere_opt_out_template.pdf) 19 | 20 | 1. Fill out your name, address, email, and signature. 21 | 22 | 2. Send the opt-out notice to MoviesAnywhere by printing the template and mailing it to "P.O. Box 6202, Burbank, CA 91510, USA, Attention: Movies Anywhere Opt-Out". 23 | 24 | # Movie Anywhere arbitration summary 25 | 26 | Movie Anywhere's Terms of Service include a class-action waiver and an arbitration clause. MoviesAnywhere only accepts opt-out by letter, and users must explicitly opt out to both the class-action waiver and the arbitration clause. 27 | 28 | Users can choose to opt out of only the class-action waiver, only the arbitration clause, or both. 29 | 30 | Movie Anywhere requires opt-out within 30 days of notice, and considers any lapse in opt-out to bind someone to the arbitration clause. This means users must opt out of Movie Anywhere's arbitration clause every time the Terms update. 31 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /CashApp/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of CashApp's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-Apr-30. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches CashApp's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/tos). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of CashApp's arbitration clause in the United States, you **must** [use this printable form provided by CashApp](https://assets.ctfassets.net/jwea2w833xe7/3aiKAz0Jpo8l7ZLE1BR2Zs/108980019bdd6c0b24898c2d841bdc28/Cash_App_Arbitration_Opt_Out_Form__2_.pdf), which must then be mailed to 13 | 14 | > Block, Inc. 15 | > 16 | > Attn: Arbitration Provision 17 | > 18 | > PO Box 427069 19 | > 20 | > San Francisco, CA 94142. 21 | 22 | **According to CashApp's Terms of Service, [mailing the printable form](https://assets.ctfassets.net/jwea2w833xe7/3aiKAz0Jpo8l7ZLE1BR2Zs/108980019bdd6c0b24898c2d841bdc28/Cash_App_Arbitration_Opt_Out_Form__2_.pdf) is the only way to opt out of the Arbitration clause.** 23 | 24 | 25 | # Discord arbitration summary 26 | 27 | CashApp's Terms of Service include a class-action waiver and an arbitration clause. One can only opt out of arbitration by mailing the form provided by CashApp. 28 | 29 | 30 | # Related cases 31 | 32 | [CashApp currently has an ongoing class action relating to a massive 2022 security breach](https://www.kgglaw.com/class-action-lawsuits/cash-app-data-breach-class-action-lawsuit/), and [Federal regulators are investigating CashApp following reports from a whistleblower.](https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/block-cash-app-enforcement-legal-action-whistleblower/709170/) These are just a few of the cases Block Inc and CashApp specifically are facing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /OfferUp/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of OfferUp's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-Apr-8. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches OfferUp's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://offerup.com/terms). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of OfferUp's arbitration clause in the United States, use this opt-out notice template below. 13 | 14 | 1. Fill out your username, email, and signature. 15 | 16 | 2. Email your opt-out notice to [support@offerup.com](mailto:support@offerup.com) 17 | 18 | ## Copy this template 19 | 20 | To OfferUp, 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new OfferUp Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new OfferUp terms of service posted at https://offerup.com/terms effective 2024 April 8. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 21 "Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the OfferUp Terms of Service.** 27 | 28 | My account information is as follows: 29 | 30 | Email: *Email here* 31 | 32 | Full name: *Full name here* 33 | 34 | Address: *Address here* 35 | 36 | Please update your records accordingly. 37 | 38 | Best regards, 39 | 40 | *signature here* 41 | 42 | # OfferUp arbitration summary 43 | 44 | > You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of the date you first accepted the terms of this Section 21 by emailing OfferUp at [support@offerup.com](mailto:support@offerup.com). 45 | > 46 | > In order to be effective, the opt-out notice must include your full name and address and clearly indicate your intent to opt out of binding arbitration. By opting out of binding arbitration, you are agreeing to resolve disputes in accordance with Section 23. 47 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /DisneyPlus/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Disney Plus's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | **Disney maintains several different Terms of Service:** 5 | 6 | - [Disney Terms of Use](https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/disney-terms-of-use), updated 2024-May-24th, 7 | - [Disney+ and ESPN+ Subscriber agreement](https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/subscriber-agreement), updated 2024-January-25th. 8 | 9 | **These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 10 | 11 | --- 12 | 13 | # Using the template 14 | 15 | To opt out of the Disney+ / ESPN+ arbitration clause in the United States, use one of these templates: 16 | 17 | - [Click here for a Markdown opt-out template](./disneyplus_opt_out_template.md): 18 | 19 | - [Click here for a Microsoft Word opt-out template.](./disneyplus_opt_out_template.docx) 20 | 21 | - [Click here for a PDF opt-out template.](./disneyplus_opt_out_template.pdf) 22 | 23 | 24 | 1. Fill out the following locations: 25 | 26 | 1. Legal name 27 | 28 | 2. Address 29 | 30 | 3. Email address used to set up the account 31 | 32 | 4. Signature (if printed) 33 | 34 | 2. Send the opt-out notice to Disney by printing out the template and mailing it to "*Disney Opt-Out, P.O. Box 11565, Burbank, California 91510*" 35 | 36 | 37 | # Related cases 38 | 39 | There are active lawsuits against Disney+. [Anyone with a Facebook account who watched videos on DisneyPlus.com](https://www.classaction.org/disney-plus-video-privacy-lawsuit) can join mass-arbitration over allegations that Disney illegally shared subscriber's data with Facebook in violation of federal policy law. 40 | 41 | There are many lawsuits against Disney as an employer, with a recent one covering [alleged gendered pay disparities](https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/business/2023/12/08/disney-class-action-lawsuit-pay-disparity). 42 | 43 | In 2023, [a woman died as a result of food served in Disney World.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jl0ekjr0go) Her husband is suing for $50,000, alleging Disney World's restaurant failed to take proper food safety precautions. Disney is dismissing the wrongful death suit in 2024, because the husband agreed to the Disney+ arbitration agreement in 2019 during a one-month free trial. 44 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Etsy/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Opt out of Etsy's arbitration clause 3 | === 4 | 5 | 6 | Updated: 2024-September-15 7 | 8 | **Confirm this date matches Etsy's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.etsy.com/legal/terms-of-use). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 9 | 10 | --- 11 | 12 | # Arbitration template 13 | 14 | To opt out of Etsy's arbitration clause in the United States, fill out your name, email address, username, and shop name (if applicable), and the opt-out notice to Etsy by email at [arbitrationoptout@etsy.com](mailto:arbitrationoptout@etsy.com). 15 | 16 | ## Copy this template 17 | 18 | To Etsy, 19 | 20 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Etsy Terms of Service. 21 | 22 | 23 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Etsy terms of service posted at https://www.etsy.com/legal/terms-of-use, effective 2024 September 15th. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per Section 11 "Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver". 24 | 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Etsy Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 27 | 28 | - Name: 29 | 30 | - Email address: 31 | 32 | - Username: 33 | 34 | - Shop name (if applicable): 35 | 36 | 37 | Please update your records accordingly. 38 | 39 | Best regards, 40 | 41 | 42 | # Etsy arbitration summary 43 | 44 | Etsy requires your name, the email address for your account, your username, and your shop name (if applicable). Etsy only takes arbitration opt-out notices to [arbitrationoptout@etsy.com](mailto:arbitrationoptout@etsy.com), and they have a 30 day opt-out window. 45 | 46 | Etsy's Terms have unique language whch says "if we update the Terms after you validly opt out, we will continue to respect your opt-out, but such updates do not provide a new opportunity to opt out of arbitration." That is to say, if you miss your chance to opt out, Etsy will not consider future opt-out requests even when they publish new Terms of Service agreements. 47 | 48 | Etsy's Terms also state that any claims not settled in arbitration will be settled in New York, except for claims in small-claims court. 49 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Figma/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Figma's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2025-07-22 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Figma's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.figma.com/legal/tos/). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Figma's arbitration clause in the United States, you must: 13 | 14 | - Send a written notice to [arbitration-opt-out@figma.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@figma.com) or 760 Market St, Floor 10, San Francisco, CA 94102. Include the following details (quoted from ToS). You can use the opt-out notice template below. 15 | 16 | > _Your notice must include your name, mailing address, email address, and an unequivocal statement that you are opting out of this arbitration agreement. An opt-out notice that purports to opt out multiple parties will be invalid as to all such parties. No individual (or their agent or representative) may effectuate an opt out on behalf of another party._ 17 | 18 | ## Copy this template 19 | 20 | Arbitration Opt-Out Notice 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Figma Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Figma terms of service posted at https://www.figma.com/legal/tos/ effective 2025 July 29. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section "9.11. Dispute Resolution". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Figma Terms of Service.** 27 | 28 | My account information is as follows: 29 | 30 | Email: *Email here* 31 | 32 | Full name: *Full name here* 33 | 34 | Address: *Address here* 35 | 36 | Please update your records accordingly. 37 | 38 | Best regards, 39 | 40 | *signature here* 41 | 42 | ## Figma arbitration clause 43 | 44 | > **INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTING-OUT OF ARBITRATION** 45 | > 46 | > If you don’t want to agree to arbitrate your Claims as explained above, then you can opt-out of this arbitration agreement by notifying Figma of your decision in writing at arbitration-opt-out@figma.com, 760 Market St, Floor 10, San Francisco, CA 94102. Your notice must include your name, mailing address, email address, and an unequivocal statement that you are opting out of this arbitration agreement. An opt-out notice that purports to opt out multiple parties will be invalid as to all such parties. No individual (or their agent or representative) may effectuate an opt out on behalf of another party. You must opt-out within 30 days of the date you first agree to these Terms or any updated Terms. 47 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Discord/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Discord's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2025-Sep-29. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Discord's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://discord.com/terms). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Discord's arbitration clause in the United States, use this opt-out notice template below. 13 | 14 | 1. Fill out your username, email, and signature. 15 | 16 | 2. Email your opt-out notice to [arbitration-opt-out@discord.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@discord.com) 17 | 18 | ## Copy this template 19 | 20 | To Discord, 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Discord Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Discord terms of service posted at https://discord.com/terms, effective 2025 September 29. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 16 "Settling disputes between you and Discord". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Discord Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 27 | 28 | Username: *signature here* 29 | 30 | Email: *Email here* 31 | 32 | Please update your records accordingly. 33 | 34 | Best regards, 35 | 36 | *signature here* 37 | 38 | # Discord arbitration summary 39 | 40 | Discord's Terms of Service include a class-action waiver and an arbitration clause. To opt-out, users can send an email to [arbitration-opt-out@discord.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@discord.com), but they must explicitly opt out to both the class-action waiver and the arbitration clause. 41 | 42 | Discord does not explicitly list what data must be provided when opting out. 43 | 44 | Discord requires opt-out within 30 days of notice, and considers any lapse in opt-out to bind someone to the arbitration clause. This means users must opt out of Discord's arbitration clause every time the Terms update. 45 | 46 | # Related cases 47 | 48 | As of this writing, [Meta, Roblox, Discord, and Snapchat have an active case alleging the financial and sexual exploitation of an eleven year old, facilitated by the Discord platform.](https://socialmediavictims.org/press-releases/smvlc-files-first-lawsuit-against-roblox-discord/). The lawsuit is able to proceed because [the plaintiffs are her parents, who do not use Snapchat or Discord, and are not bound by their clauses](https://socialmediavictims.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/C.U.-S.U.-Complaint-10_4_22-Filed.pdf). This child is very lucky her parents were not bound by Discord's arbitration clause. 49 | 50 | Because arbitration courts are not courts of law, there is very little insight into what Discord's arbitration proceedings look like. 51 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /GoFundMe/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of GoFundMe's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-09-01 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches GoFundMe's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.gofundme.com/c/gofundme-terms-of-service). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of GoFundMe's arbitration clause in the United States, you must: 13 | 14 | - Send a written notice to [gfmlegal@gofundme.com](mailto:gfmlegal@gofundme.com) including the following details (quoted from ToS). You can use the opt-out notice template below. 15 | 16 | > _Your notice must include your name and address, the title of and link to your GoFundMe campaign (if any), the email address you use to access your GoFundMe account (if you have one), and a CLEAR statement that you want to opt out of this Arbitration Agreement. You must send your opt-out notice to gfmlegal@gofundme.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out Notice”._ 17 | 18 | ## Copy this template 19 | 20 | Arbitration Opt-Out Notice 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new GoFundMe Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new GoFundMe terms of service posted at https://www.gofundme.com/c/gofundme-terms-of-service effective 2024 September 1. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section "18.1 (h) Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: Opt Out". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the GoFundMe Terms of Service.** 27 | 28 | My account information is as follows: 29 | 30 | Email: *Email here* 31 | 32 | Full name: *Full name here* 33 | 34 | Address: *Address here* 35 | 36 | Please update your records accordingly. 37 | 38 | Best regards, 39 | 40 | *signature here* 41 | 42 | ## GoFundMe arbitration clause 43 | 44 | > **18.1 (h) Opt Out** 45 | > 46 | > You may opt out of this Arbitration Agreement. To opt out, you must notify GoFundMe in writing no later than 30 days after first becoming subject to this Arbitration Agreement including any updates to the Arbitration Agreement. Your notice must include your name and address, the title of and link to your GoFundMe campaign (if any), the email address you use to access your GoFundMe account (if you have one), and a CLEAR statement that you want to opt out of this Arbitration Agreement. You must send your opt-out notice to [gfmlegal@gofundme.com](mailto:gfmlegal@gofundme.com) with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out Notice”. If you opt out of this Arbitration Agreement, all other parts of these Terms of Service will continue to apply to you. GoFundMe will continue to honor the valid opt outs of users who validly opted out of the Arbitration Agreement in a prior version of the Terms of Service. 47 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Vimeo/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Vimeo's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-07-09 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Vimeo's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://vimeo.com/terms). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Vimeo's arbitration clause in the United States, you must: 13 | 14 | - Send a written notice to [arbitration-opt-out@vimeo.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@vimeo.com) including the following details (quoted from ToS). You can use the opt-out notice template below. 15 | 16 | > _To validly opt out, your notice must include your name and address, the email address you used to register your Vimeo account (or if no email address is associated with your Vimeo account, any valid email address where you can be contacted), and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt out of this Arbitration Agreement._ 17 | 18 | ## Copy this template 19 | 20 | Arbitration Opt-Out 21 | 22 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Vimeo Terms of Service. 23 | 24 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Vimeo terms of service posted at https://vimeo.com/terms#30_day_right_to_opt_out effective 2024 July 9. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section per section "11.7 30-Day Right to Opt Out". 25 | 26 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Vimeo Terms of Service.** 27 | 28 | My account information is as follows: 29 | 30 | Email: *Email here* 31 | 32 | Full name: *Full name here* 33 | 34 | Address: *Address here* 35 | 36 | Please update your records accordingly. 37 | 38 | Best regards, 39 | 40 | *signature here* 41 | 42 | ## Vimeo arbitration clause 43 | 44 | > **11.7 30-Day Right to Opt Out** 45 | > 46 | > You have the right to opt out of the Arbitration Agreement by sending written notice of your decision to opt out of individual binding arbitration to arbitration-opt-out@vimeo.com, within 30 days after first becoming subject to the Arbitration Agreement (for new users) or within 30 days after you become subject to any changes to the Arbitration Agreement (for existing users). If you opt out of a change to the Arbitration Agreement (for an existing user), you will continue to be bound by any prior Arbitration Agreements to which you did not opt out. To validly opt out, your notice must include your name and address, the email address you used to register your Vimeo account (or if no email address is associated with your Vimeo account, any valid email address where you can be contacted), and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt out of this Arbitration Agreement. If you opt out, Vimeo will also not be bound by the Arbitration Agreement, and all other parts of these Terms of Service will continue to apply to you. Opting out of the Arbitration Agreement has no effect on any other arbitration agreements that you may currently have, or may enter in the future, with us. 47 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Arbitration Opt-Out Templates 2 | === 3 | 4 | **Reclaim your basic legal rights by opting out of arbitration!** 5 | 6 | This repository provides templates to opt out of arbitration clauses (and related) in the United States. [Arbitration clauses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbitration_in_the_United_States#Arbitration_clauses) ask consumers to give up their right to sue a corporation in court, and often prohibit them from suing in a class-basis, or even pursuing arbitration with a lawyer as representation. 7 | 8 | **Important:** This repository is not produced by lawyers, does not constitute legal advice, and we are not your representatives. 9 | 10 | # Services you can opt out from 11 | 12 | - [23andMe](/23andMe) 13 | - [Albertsons / Safeway](/Albertsons) 14 | - [CashApp](/CashApp) 15 | - [Discord](/Discord) 16 | - [Etsy](/Etsy) 17 | - [Figma](/Figma) 18 | - [GoFundMe](/GoFundMe) 19 | - [Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+](/DisneyPlus) 20 | - [MoviesAnywhere](/MoviesAnywhere) 21 | - [OfferUp](/OfferUp) 22 | - [OpenAI (ChatGPT)](/OpenAI_ChatGPT) 23 | - [Snapchat](/Snapchat) 24 | - [SquareSpace](/Squarespace/) 25 | - [Vimeo](/Vimeo) 26 | 27 | 28 | ## Wall of shame 29 | 30 | Some services have arbitration clauses, class-action waivers, and jury-trial waivers with no opt-out clause. These are extreme, these are awful, and **you should never do business with these services.** There's a reason they don't even offer a provision to opt out. 31 | 32 | - [Mobilecoin (Signal Payments)](https://mobilecoin.com/terms-of-use.html) 33 | 34 | - [Cohost](https://cohost.org/rc/content/tos) 35 | 36 | ## Wall of fame 37 | 38 | Some services don't come with an arbitration clause at all. This is a good thing. 39 | 40 | - [USMobile](https://www.usmobile.com/terms) 41 | 42 | # Contribution 43 | 44 | There are many ways you can contribute to this project! 45 | 46 | ## Raising an issue for a missing template 47 | 48 | Want to opt out of a service that isn't listed here? Make an issue for it to bring it to our attention! 49 | 50 | ## Raise an issue if something is confusing! 51 | 52 | If a template is unclear or you don't know what to do, please raise an issue and let us know. The goal is to make this as accessible as possible. 53 | 54 | ## Update an opt-out template 55 | 56 | Terms change constantly. Updating a template or raising an issue when it's out of date is very helpful. 57 | 58 | ## Contribute a new opt-out template! 59 | 60 | There are so many services, and this repository will never be complete. Creating a new template is immensely useful. 61 | 62 | Each service is listed in a folder. At minimum, please include: 63 | 64 | - A **README.md** which includes: 65 | - A link to the service Terms of Service 66 | - A last-update date 67 | - Instructions on how to opt-out 68 | - The opt-out template in at least the following formats: 69 | - Markdown (`.md`) 70 | - For opt-outs which require printing: 71 | - PDF 72 | - .docx 73 | 74 | In the per-service README, you are welcome to include any relevant articles or legal cases involving the service and arbitration. You are also welcome to provide a summary of the arbitration clause, related clauses, and the opt-out provisions. 75 | 76 | # License 77 | 78 | [Consider the contents of this repository to be `CC-BY-SA 4.0`.](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). 79 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Albertsons/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Albertsons's and Safeway's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-May-6. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Albertsons's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/terms-of-use/). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Albertsons's arbitration clause in the United States, you have two options: 13 | 14 | 1. Use the opt-out notice template below, and send written notice to M.S. 10501 P.O. Box 29093, Phoenix, AZ 85038 15 | 16 | 2. OR use the [contact Albertson's form](https://www.safeway.com/inquiry/contact-us.html), selecting "Other" as the Topic and writing "Arbitration Opt-Out" in the comments. 17 | 18 | In both cases, you must provide your legal name, contact information, and any relevant Membership or Purchase information. 19 | 20 | ## Copy this template 21 | 22 | Arbitration Opt-Out 23 | 24 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the new Albertsons Terms of Service. 25 | 26 | Specifically, I am referring to the new Albertsons terms of service posted at https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/terms-of-use/ effective 2024 May 6. I am opting out of the arbitration clause, and I am stating my disagreement to the class-action waivers, per section 21 "Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration". 27 | 28 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the Albertsons Terms of Service.** 29 | 30 | My account information is as follows: 31 | 32 | Email: *Email here* 33 | 34 | Full name: *Full name here* 35 | 36 | Address: *Address here* 37 | 38 | Membership / purchase information: *Provide here, if relevant*. 39 | 40 | Please update your records accordingly. 41 | 42 | Best regards, 43 | 44 | *signature here* 45 | 46 | --- 47 | 48 | _**Note:** The first line of the template ("Arbitration Opt-Out") is required per the section of the ToS below._ 49 | 50 | # Albertsons arbitration clause 51 | 52 | The below is a direct quote from section 11 of the "Albertsons Companies Dispute Resolution Terms", located on the Albertson's [Terms of Service](https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/terms-of-use/), 53 | 54 | > **30-Day Right to Opt Out**. You have the right to opt out this arbitration provision within 30 days of your first purchase from the Company after the date of these Terms of Use. You can opt out by going online at [https://www.safeway.com/inquiry/contact-us.html](https://www.safeway.com/inquiry/contact-us.html) and selecting “Other” in the Topic drop down and typing “Arbitration Opt-Out” in the comments, or by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: M.S. 10501 P.O. Box 29093, Phoenix, AZ 85038. Such notice must include the name of each person opting out and contact information for each such person and any relevant Membership or purchase information. If you send timely written notice containing the required information, then the arbitration requirement in these Dispute Resolution Terms will not apply to you or the Company. If you do not send such notice, you agree to arbitrate in accordance with these Dispute Resolution Terms. 55 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /23andMe/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Template to opt out of 23andMe's arbitration clause and class action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2023-Nov-30. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches 23andMe's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.23andme.com/legal/terms-of-service/#dispute-resolution-arbitration). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Arbitration opt out template 11 | 12 | To opt out of 23andMe's arbitration clause in the United States, use this opt-out notice template below. 13 | 14 | 1. Fill out your username, email, and signature. 15 | 16 | 2. Email your opt-out notice to [arbitrationoptout@23andme.com](mailto:arbitrationoptout@23andme.com). 17 | 18 | - Optionally CC both [legal@23andme.com](mailto:legal@23andme.com) and [customercare@23andme.com](mailto:customercare@23andme.com). 23andMe has pointed users to different email addresses in different communications. 19 | 20 | ## Copy this template 21 | 22 | To 23andMe, 23 | 24 | I am declining both the agreement to arbitrate and the class-action waiver in the 23andMe Terms of Service. 25 | 26 | Specifically, I am referring to the new 23andMe's Terms of Service posted at https://www.23andme.com/legal/terms-of-service/ on 2023 November 30th. I am opting out of the arbitration clause and class action waiver, per section 5.i. 27 | 28 | **Consider this an unequivocal statement that I wish to opt out of the arbitration clause and the class-action waiver in the 23andMe Terms of Service.** My account information is as follows: 29 | 30 | Name: *Name here* 31 | 32 | Email: *Email here* 33 | 34 | Please update your records accordingly. 35 | 36 | Best regards, 37 | 38 | *Signature here* 39 | 40 | 41 | # 23andMe arbitration summary 42 | 43 | 23andMe's Terms of Service include a "Dispute Resolution and Arbitration" section which includes a mandatory arbitration clause and a class action waiver. To opt-out, users must send an email to [arbitrationoptout@23andme.com](mailto:arbitrationoptout@23andme.com). 23andMe does not explicitly list what data must be provided when opting out,. 44 | 45 | The terms point users to [arbitrationoptout@23andme.com](mailto:arbitrationoptout@23andme.com), but the *emails* they sent pointed to [legal@23andme.com](mailto:legal@23andme.com) and [customercare@23andme.com](mailto:customercare@23andme.com). This inconsistent communication from 23andMe has confused customers who wish to opt out of the new Terms of Service, so we recommend sending to all three addresses. 46 | 47 | # Related cases 48 | 49 | The company has understated the extent of the breach with each communication. 23andMe [initially and incorrectly stated that the breach impacted only 0.1% of the customers](https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/04/23andme-confirms-hackers-stole-ancestry-data-on-6-9-million-users/), incorrectly claiming the breach was [simply a credential stuffing attach](https://www.engadget.com/23andme-user-data-breached-in-credential-stuffing-attack-231757254.html), when in reality [the breach impacts at least 50% of their userbase and is unlikely to be a credential stuffing attack.](https://www.engadget.com/23andme-hack-now-estimated-to-affect-over-half-of-customers-165314743.html) 50 | 51 | Until this point, 23andMe did not have a mandatory arbitration clause. [They only waived your right to a trial after the fact.](https://www.engadget.com/23andme-frantically-changed-its-terms-of-service-to-prevent-hacked-customers-from-suing-152434306.html) 52 | 53 | There are several ongoing class-action lawsuits against 23andMe [(1)](https://knd.law/class-actions/23-and-me/), [(2)](https://trellis.law/case/17031/2023-l-011549/michele-bacus-vs-23andme-inc). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Snapchat/README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Opt out of Snapchat's arbitration clause and class-action waiver 2 | === 3 | 4 | Updated: 2024-February-24th. 5 | 6 | **Confirm this date matches Snapchat's most recent Terms of Service, [located at this link](https://www.snap.com/en-US/terms). These documents were prepared by laypersons and not lawyers. We are not your representatives.** 7 | 8 | --- 9 | 10 | # Using the template 11 | 12 | To opt out of Snapchat's arbitration clause in the United States, use one of these templates: 13 | 14 | - [Click here for a Markdown opt-out template](./snapchat_opt_out_template.md): 15 | 16 | - [Click here for a Microsoft Word opt-out template.](./snapchat_opt_out_template.docx) 17 | 18 | - [Click here for a PDF opt-out template.](./snapchat_opt_out_template.pdf) 19 | 20 | 21 | 1. Fill out the following six locations: 22 | 23 | 1. Legal name 24 | 25 | 2. Address 26 | 27 | 3. Snapchat username 28 | 29 | 4. Email address used to set up the account 30 | 31 | 5. Email address currently used with the account 32 | 33 | 6. Signature (if printed) 34 | 35 | 2. Send the opt-out notice to Snapchat by: 36 | 37 | 1. Emailing them at [arbitration-opt-out@snap.com](mailto:arbitration-opt-out@snap.com), or 38 | 39 | 2. Printing out the template and mailing it to "*Snap Inc., Attn: Arbitration Opt-out, 3000 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405*" 40 | 41 | # Snapchat arbitration summary 42 | 43 | Here is a summary of what's included in Snapchat's arbitration clauses in the US: 44 | 45 | - An arbitration clause 46 | 47 | - A class-action waiver 48 | 49 | - A class-wide arbitration waiver 50 | 51 | - Opt-out provisions 52 | 53 | The opt-out provision: 54 | 55 | - Allows for notice by mail or by email 56 | 57 | - Has a 30-day notification period 58 | 59 | The opt-out provision requires the following: 60 | 61 | - Explicit opt-out of both arbitration provisions and the class-action waiver 62 | 63 | - Name 64 | 65 | - Address 66 | 67 | - Snapchat username 68 | 69 | - The email address used to set up the account 70 | 71 | - Notice sent to one of the following locations: 72 | 73 | - Physical mail: Snap Inc., Attn: Arbitration Opt-out, 3000 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 74 | 75 | - Email: `arbitration-opt-out@snap.com` 76 | 77 | # Related cases 78 | 79 | Snapchat's arbitration clause has been enforced in the past. Most recently, in 2022, an Illinois Seventh Circuit judge ruled in Snapchat's favor to [enforce the arbitration clause the plaintiff entered at only 11 years old](https://madisonrecord.com/stories/622501604-arbitration-not-class-action-is-route-to-settling-youth-s-snapchat-privacy-dispute-seventh-circuit-rules). 80 | 81 | Despite the fact that the child was only 11 years old, the court ruled in favor of Snapchat. Snapchat argued "the arbitration provision wasn’t difficult to find, read, or understand", and Snapchat argued that the child was capable of giving consent. 82 | 83 | In a separate 2017 case, Snapchat was able to [shut-down a whistleblower](https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/snapchat-judge-pompliano-arbitration-1202750638/) when a federal judge enforced the arbitration clause from a 2015 employment contract. 84 | 85 | As of this writing, [Meta, Roblox, Discord, and Snapchat have an active case alleging the financial and sexual exploitation of an eleven year old, facilitated by the Discord platform.](https://socialmediavictims.org/press-releases/smvlc-files-first-lawsuit-against-roblox-discord/). The lawsuit is able to proceed because [the plaintiffs are her parents, who do not use Snapchat or Discord, and are not bound by their clauses](https://socialmediavictims.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/C.U.-S.U.-Complaint-10_4_22-Filed.pdf). 86 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------