Common use of Individually Named Parties Only Clause in Contracts

Individually Named Parties Only. All parties to the arbitration must be individually named. There is no right or authority for any Claims to be arbitrated or litigated on a class-action or consolidated basis, on behalf of the general public or other parties, or joined or consolidated with claims of other parties, and you and we are specifically barred from doing so. This prohibition is intended to, and does, preclude your from participating in any action by any trade association or other organization against us. The arbitrator’s authority to resolve Claims is limited to Claims between you and us alone, and the arbitrator’s authority to make awards is limited to awards to you and us alone.