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Forced Arbitration

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Forced arbitration is a practice in which businesses can require its customers to resolve disputes through arbitration, instead of a traditional court system. Per Wikipedia: "Arbitration is a formal method of dispute resolution involving a third party neutral who makes a binding decision."[1]

How it Works

Businesses will typically add an arbitration clause to their Terms of Service or Terms of Use. This clause generally outlines how disputes are handled between the customer and business. A good example of a typical arbitration clause can be found in Instagram's Terms of Use, which, as of January 6th, 2025, is under Section 7.4 - How We Will Handle Disputes.[2]


WORK IN PROGRESS

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