Discord Adds Clause To Terms of Service to Prevent Users From Suing It In Court
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MediaNama— However, it is possible to opt-out of the clause by emailing an opt-out notice to [email protected] within 30 days of April 15, 2024, or creating an account, whichever is later.
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