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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/17618684

Forced arbitration means any legal disputes you may have with Discord must be resolved through a single third party mediator, who 99% of the time is chosen by, and will rule in favor of, the corporation/Discord. This effectively removes all your legal rights as a consumer, because arbitration decisions are legally binding and non-appealable.

The new ToS goes into effect April 15th, 2024.

YOU CAN OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION. You must email [email protected] BEFORE MAY 15TH (30 days after ToS effective date) with your username stating that you wish to opt out of the arbitration clause. Once May 15th passes you are bound to arbitration with Discord forever.

Opt-out before it’s too late.

  • LvxferreEnglish
    8•9 months ago

    That said, they should still try to opt out if they can, if only to send a message.

    Yup - full agree. And I think that they should be nagging their lawmakers to actually defend their interests, instead of bowing to corporations in servitude.

    (Note that my earlier comment was mostly a public service announcement, not disagreeing with you. Your point in the OP is sane and I agree with it.)

    • Cosmic ClericEnglish
      3•9 months ago

      And I think that they should be nagging their lawmakers to actually defend their interests, instead of bowing to corporations in servitude.

      (Above highlighted link is for US citizens.)

      Edit: Just contacted my representative, and let them know my feelings about this issue.