New TOS prohibits lawsuits

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I received this from Thumbtack today - in which one must agree to waive the right to any court proceedings vs. Thumbtack, including class actions.

Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 9, 2025IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS DETAILED IN THE ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER SECTION BELOW. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THESE TERMS REQUIRE YOU TO ARBITRATE DISPUTES WITH US RATHER THAN RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH A JUDGE OR JURY TRIAL, OR ANY COURT PROCEEDINGS, OR CLASS ACTIONS OF ANY KIND. BY ACCESSING, OR USING THE PLATFORM, YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO INITIATE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTES OR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.