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IANAL, but it looks like when you agree to the Microsoft TOS you waive your right to bring a Class Action suit against Microsoft >Class action lawsuits, class-
by jalami 10y ago
IANAL, but it looks like when you agree to the Microsoft TOS you waive your right to bring a Class Action suit against Microsoft
>Class action lawsuits, class-wide arbitrations, private attorney-general actions, and any other proceeding where someone acts in a representative capacity aren’t allowed. Nor is combining individual proceedings without the consent of all parties.
I believe that's why companies are taking MS to small claims for $10,000 despite losing way more than that in downtime.
[0]https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/
- ominous 10y agoIf you read this, you agree to give me 2L of blood every 88 hours, as well as a lock of your firstborn's hair. I agreed to nothing.
- jalami 10y agoSCOTUS seems to disagree with you[0][1]. I try to read or at least skim what I agree to. Some companies have an opt-out of their binding arbitration (eg. Ting), which I try to make use of, but most don't allow you to opt out of the class action waiver. If you don't like the terms, email them and tell the company why you won't sign up. I rarely get a response, but someone on their staff knows there's at least some push back. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Mobility_LLC_v._Concepcion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Mobility_LLC_v._Concepc... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIRECTV,_Inc._v._Imburgia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIRECTV,_Inc._v._Imburgia
- Senji 10y agoNot legal in the EU.