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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-procedural
The arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to the extent permitted by law to resolve all Disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of the Roblox Terms ... however, in the event of a Dispute about which particular version of the Roblox Terms you agreed to, a court will decide that specific question prior to the commencement of the arbitration.
Company’s fee promise
Reviewed category: pays-all-arbitration-fees
If you commence an arbitration in accordance with the Roblox Terms and Arbitration Agreement , you will be required to pay the first $50 of FedArb’s filing fee. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 13(a)(v) and this subsection, you will not be responsible for paying any other fees for the arbitration other than the filing fee; all other fees or expenses charged by FedArb will be paid by Roblox . Further, if FedArb determines that you are unable to pay any part of the filing fee, Roblox will pay that part too.
Fee or cost shifting against the consumer
Reviewed category: frivolous-or-rule-11-only
If the arbitrator finds that either the substance of the claim or the relief sought is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose, the parties agree that the arbitrator may order the losing party to reimburse the prevailing party for all arbitration fees—as well as reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Further, in cases where a statute authorizes the award of attorneys’ fees or costs to the prevailing party, the arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees or costs pursuant to that statute.
Pre-filing requirement
Reviewed category: mandatory-condition-precedent
However, if we have not engaged in the MIDR process as set forth in this section, the Dispute may not be submitted to arbitration, nor may a claim be filed in court, until the MIDR process occurs. User and Roblox understand and agree that any Dispute that has not first been subject to MIDR : Shall not be accepted by the arbitration provider, and shall be deemed frivolous under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 13(b); further, the arbitrator may allocate any arbitration fees and/or costs to any party that files a frivolous claim in violation of this Section 13.a; and Shall be subject to dismissal if asserted in court.
Mass-arbitration terms
Reviewed category: incorporates-provider-rules-only
In particular, the Framework for Mass Arbitration Proceedings ADR-MDL shall apply if five or more demands for arbitration are filed that share common factual or legal issues, and if counsel for the parties submitting those demands are the same or coordinated.
Small-claims carve-out
Reviewed category: available-standard-carve-out
If a Dispute is within the jurisdiction of small claims court, either the User or Roblox may (after engaging in the MIDR process) choose to take the Dispute to small claims court in the User’s county of residence, or in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo.
Opt-out
Reviewed category: general-with-window-30-days
You may opt-out of the Arbitration Agreement entirely and litigate any Dispute with us by sending written notice to Roblox within 30 days of signing up for the Services for the first time. ... the opt-out notice must be sent to Roblox from the User who wants to opt-out (or that User’s Guardian ) and include (a) the User’s full name, Roblox username, and email address, (b) a clear statement that the User wants to opt-out of the Arbitration Agreement
Unilateral modification
Reviewed category: fresh-rejection-right-per-amendment
The Roblox Terms are subject to change. To the extent required by applicable law, Roblox will provide User with reasonable advance notice of any material updates or modifications by any reasonable means of notification, provided that non-material changes, feature updates, or modifications made for legal reasons (as determined by Roblox ) will be deemed to be effective immediately and without notice. Changes shall be in effect as of the “Last Updated” date listed atop this page. Your continued use of the Services after the Last Updated date constitutes your acceptance and agreement to such changes. ... Thereafter, you may only opt-out of material changes to the Arbitration Agreement by sending written notice within 30 days after Roblox provides notice of those changes (unless a longer period is required by applicable law). ... By opting out of a material change to the Arbitration Agreement , you agree to arbitrate any Dispute in accordance with the language of the last version of the Arbitration Agreement that you accepted.
Scope
Reviewed category: broad-reaches-affiliates-and-third-parties
This arbitration agreement and class action waiver ... applies to all Users who are United States residents and, except as provided below, to all Disputes—regardless of (a) the legal theories involved in the Dispute , (b) when the Dispute arose, and (c) whether the Dispute is with Roblox , with Roblox’s subsidiaries, affiliates, or parent company, or with any suppliers or service providers involved with the Services
Confidentiality of the arbitration
Reviewed category: proceeding-confidential
Unless applicable law provides otherwise, the arbitration proceeding and all records pertaining to it—including but not limited to any documents prepared or produced in connection with the arbitration proceeding, as well as the hearing, the decision, and the arbitration award—will be confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party, except as necessary to obtain court confirmation of the arbitration award.
Shortened limitations period
Reviewed category: shortened-to-1-year
USER AND ROBLOX AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES OR IT IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
Severability if the class waiver is struck
Reviewed category: narrow-severance
If any provision of this Arbitration Agreement is found unenforceable, that provision will be severed, and the balance of the Arbitration Agreement will remain in full force and effect. If a court decides that applicable law precludes enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement as to any particular claim, then that claim must be severed from the arbitration, while the remaining claims will still be resolved through binding arbitration.
Counsel or representation restrictions
Reviewed category: no-agent-opt-out
To be valid, the opt-out notice must be sent to Roblox from the User who wants to opt-out (or that User’s Guardian ) and include ... (c) the User’s signature (or the signature of the User’s Guardian , if the User is a Minor ).
Mass-arbitration numeric trigger
Reviewed category: number-stated-procedure-deferred
Stated term: “five or more” demands for arbitration — recorded as 5
The trigger is conditioned on the claimants sharing, or coordinating, counsel.
the Framework for Mass Arbitration Proceedings ADR-MDL shall apply if five or more demands for arbitration are filed that share common factual or legal issues