Facebook arbitration clause

[Vatt 27]

Do the terms of service in a facebook account require that disputes be resolved in arbitration (ie and not in court)?

I know many if not most big companies have such clauses but I don't see such a clause in my FB terms of service.

Thank you!

Arizona

[Lexus]

Re: Facebook arbitration clause

The terms and conditions of Facebook have a dispute clause which gives the parties to file disputes at the concerned jurisdictions. It is not mandatory to insert an arbitration clause in any contract and agreement.

[aldo5]

Re: Facebook arbitration clause

Facebook had an arbitration clause for any and all disputes but they removed it from terms of service a few years back.

There is no arbitration clause currently. Terms of service require you sue Facebook in the California court where Facebook is headquartered.

[Unregistered]

Re: Facebook arbitration clause

Facebook changed the arb clause several years ago. There is no arbitration with them now.
You have to file in court in California.

[Miranda77]

Re: Facebook arbitration clause

Those clauses are very controversial and that's why FB removed it. Many people feel that forcing consumers into arbitration is overwhelming and consumers get railroaded.