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Reviewed fields
For each field: the reviewer's category, then the words of the captured document. Where the category is silent, no provision on that field was extracted from the captured text, and nothing is quoted. Every category, with its count, is listed on the data page.
Delegation clause (who decides whether the clause is enforceable)
Reviewed category: to-arbitrator-except-class-waiver
including the validity, enforceability, and scope of this Section 15 ("Disputes"), shall be determined exclusively by binding arbitration. ... The only Disputes not covered by this Section 15 are claims ... (iv) any and all disputes arising out of or relating to the Class Action Waiver, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or part of the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable, unconscionable, illegal, void, or voidable.
Company’s fee promise
Reviewed category: silent
No provision on this field was extracted from the captured text.
Fee or cost shifting against the consumer
Reviewed category: pre-filing-noncompliance-costs
The arbitrator shall dismiss any arbitration filed without fully and completely complying with these informal dispute resolution procedures. If an arbitration is dismissed because a party willfully failed to comply with these informal dispute resolution procedures, the arbitrator may order the non-compliant party to pay any arbitration filing fees and costs incurred by the other party.
Pre-filing requirement
Reviewed category: mandatory-condition-precedent
You and EA must participate in informal negotiations for at least 60 days after receiving the Notice of Dispute, unless the parties mutually agree to an extension. The party sending the Notice of Dispute may not file any demand for arbitration before the 60-day period
Mass-arbitration terms
Reviewed category: batching
To the extent permitted by applicable law and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to increase efficiency of resolution, in the event 50 or more similar arbitration demands are filed within a 30-day period: (a) the parties shall cooperate to organize the arbitration demands into randomized groups of no more than 50 demands ... (b) AAA shall assess one set of filing and administrative fees per group and shall assign one arbitrator per group ... (e) the first group of 50 arbitrations shall proceed on an individual basis, while the remaining cases are stayed
Small-claims carve-out
Reviewed category: available-standard-carve-out
The only Disputes not covered by this Section 15 are claims ... (iii) brought in small claims court
Opt-out
Reviewed category: silent
No provision on this field was extracted from the captured text.
Unilateral modification
Reviewed category: continued-use-is-acceptance
EA reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time, effective upon posting an updated version of the Agreement at terms.ea.com or through EA Services. If we make any material changes to the Agreement, we will notify you to obtain your consent. You should regularly review this Agreement, as your continued use of EA Services after any such changes constitutes your agreement to those changes.
Scope
Reviewed category: broad-reaches-affiliates-and-third-parties
This Section 15 is an agreement between you and EA, and applies to our respective agents, employees, subsidiaries, predecessors, successors, beneficiaries and assigns. ... This Section 15 shall be interpreted broadly and shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Confidentiality of the arbitration
Reviewed category: no-preclusive-effect-clause
no final award from an arbitrator in any one arbitration shall have preclusive effect in any other arbitration.
Shortened limitations period
Reviewed category: silent
No provision on this field was extracted from the captured text.
Severability if the class waiver is struck
Reviewed category: narrow-severance
In the event any portion of this arbitration agreement is deemed unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement to arbitrate will be enforceable.
Counsel or representation restrictions
Reviewed category: personal-participation-or-signature-required
You must mail an individualized Notice of Dispute to: Electronic Arts Inc., 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City CA 94065, ATTENTION: Legal Department. ... The Notice of Dispute must include: ... (d) your personal signature.
Mass-arbitration numeric trigger
Reviewed category: batching-trigger
Stated term: “50 or more” similar arbitration demands — recorded as 50
Window, as reviewed: within a 30-day period
The trigger is not conditioned on the claimants sharing counsel.
in the event 50 or more similar arbitration demands are filed within a 30-day period