Like, it’s such a punch in the face of the user when it’s hidden in the terms of service. It’s so scummy it hurts. I still can’t believe corporations are getting away with avoiding going through the legal system like that.
Here are the cons of an arbitration clause:
- You lose the right to class action lawsuits
- It’s less public than going through the legal system
No. Arbitration can save all parties time and money in many types of disputes. It’s often reasonable for a negotiated contract between near-peer parties to contain an arbitration clause.
What should be illegal is arbitration clauses in non-negotiable terms of service.