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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by pnwpixel@programming.dev to c/workreform@lemmy.world

This is for U.S. users. I linked to their Terms of Service for full text. You have to contact them via info on that page to opt out, however, this lovely popup doesn't let you proceed until you click the pretty blue button.

TLDR (Arbitration text):

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SECTION D.12 BELOW CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT THAT APPLIES TO ALL USERS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ SECTION D.12 CAREFULLY.

THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT PROVIDES, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS (WHICH ARE LISTED IN SECTION D.12(a)), THAT YOU AND INDEED: (1) WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE DISPUTES AGAINST EACH OTHER OR OTHER USERS THROUGH BINDING, FINAL ARBITRATION; (2) WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A DISPUTE ON A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS; AND (3) WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO PURSUE DISPUTES IN A COURT OF LAW AND TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL.

AS A JOB SEEKER, YOU MAY OPT OUT OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION D.12(k) BELOW.

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[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 57 points 3 weeks ago

Good that stuff like that is illegal here.

[-] pnwpixel@programming.dev 15 points 3 weeks ago
  • Edited: I forgot the image, and I also clarified that you can contact them to optout on the legal page I linked to.
[-] searabbit@piefed.social 14 points 3 weeks ago

I saw something similar when buying a portable scanner. I sat there and actually read the T&Cs. The arbitration clause says you automatically agree to it unless you send in a letter within like 30 or 60 days of purchase. I returned it for unrelated reasons, but the lack of regulations in the US has made these companies so stupidly infuriating to deal with.

[-] pnwpixel@programming.dev 7 points 3 weeks ago

It really has. We're so conditioned into accepting this abusive relationship where we can't opt out of questionable stipulations during signups and purchases.

When I saw this earlier today, I almost just mindlessly consented without a 2nd thought. What stopped me was wondering:

  • what shitty thing they got in trouble for
  • if this a precursory legal maneuver because our user data has been compromised
  • or if they are doing wholesale transactions with data brokerages, AI companies, law enforcement, etc.

I'm about ready to just leave the fucking job hunt and start my own business. Been at it since last May and have landed a total of 5 interviews.

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago

Binding arbitration is just such an insane concept to me, and it's frankly embarrassing that we allow it in any shape or form.

Literally coercing people to sign away their rights to even begin using a product should never be legal in any situation.

[-] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

~~You~~ We broke it, you bought it

[-] ogrrr@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

This kind of stuff can't be legal, right? Please tell me someone can't agree for the rule of law to not apply to them?

[-] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

usually you would be correct.

these are unusual times we live in though...

this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2026
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