Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

The cluster focuses on discussions about mandatory or forced binding arbitration clauses in consumer contracts, terms of service, and their implications for lawsuits, class actions, opt-out options, and Supreme Court rulings.

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TOS EULA TFA US IMHO IMO washingtonpost.com e.g cases.html NYC arbitration binding clauses clause court forced mandatory agreements contracts opt

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tuxxy Feb 6, 2019 View on HN

How do you arbitrarily opt out of mandatory arbitration clauses?

rchaud Jun 19, 2019 View on HN

Probably because they use mandatory arbitration.

adamcstephens Mar 15, 2021 View on HN

Unless they force binding arbitration in their terms. This is quite common and precludes you from going to court.

qbaqbaqba Oct 9, 2019 View on HN

Are you sure you haven't signed some obligatory arbitration clause?

arcmechanica Jan 29, 2025 View on HN

probably forced arbitration as is typical. bit them in the rear this time

syshum Apr 11, 2018 View on HN

Unfortunately the Supreme Court disagrees with youhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/supreme-court-backs-...

derwiki Jan 28, 2021 View on HN

Wouldn’t forced arbitration in the TOS prevent that?

kylehotchkiss Nov 28, 2025 View on HN

You signed up for mandatory arbitration in the sales agreement probably.

Vespasian Nov 2, 2020 View on HN

In many jurisdictions arbitration clauses for consumers cannot be binding and can neither prevent them to sue in court.Check your local laws.

minetest2048 Sep 27, 2024 View on HN

This is rare, most other services tries to sneak in forced arbitration agreement