This is for U.S. users. I linked to their Terms of Service for full text. You have to contact them via info on that page to opt out, however, this lovely popup doesn't let you proceed until you click the pretty blue button.

TLDR (Arbitration text):

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SECTION D.12 BELOW CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT THAT APPLIES TO ALL USERS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ SECTION D.12 CAREFULLY.

THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT PROVIDES, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS (WHICH ARE LISTED IN SECTION D.12(a)), THAT YOU AND INDEED: (1) WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE DISPUTES AGAINST EACH OTHER OR OTHER USERS THROUGH BINDING, FINAL ARBITRATION; (2) WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A DISPUTE ON A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS; AND (3) WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO PURSUE DISPUTES IN A COURT OF LAW AND TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL.

AS A JOB SEEKER, YOU MAY OPT OUT OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION D.12(k) BELOW.

Screenshot of the popup when I tried to view a job. The text on the popup says the following: Please be sure to review our updated Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please note that these Terms include a newly updated Arbitration Agreement. The Arbitration Agreement includes a class-action waiver. This means you agree to resolve any disputes related to your use of Indeed or its vendors through binding arbitration rather than in court. The Arbitration Agreement also explains how to opt out of arbitration and the deadline for doing so after accepting these Terms.
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[–] 13 points 2 months ago (1 child)

I saw something similar when buying a portable scanner. I sat there and actually read the T&Cs. The arbitration clause says you automatically agree to it unless you send in a letter within like 30 or 60 days of purchase. I returned it for unrelated reasons, but the lack of regulations in the US has made these companies so stupidly infuriating to deal with.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 2 months ago

    It really has. We're so conditioned into accepting this abusive relationship where we can't opt out of questionable stipulations during signups and purchases.

    When I saw this earlier today, I almost just mindlessly consented without a 2nd thought. What stopped me was wondering:

    • what shitty thing they got in trouble for
    • if this a precursory legal maneuver because our user data has been compromised
    • or if they are doing wholesale transactions with data brokerages, AI companies, law enforcement, etc.

    I'm about ready to just leave the fucking job hunt and start my own business. Been at it since last May and have landed a total of 5 interviews.

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