And there’s nothing it’s possible for you to do about it.
Instead, you agree to waive those rights in favor of binding arbitration.
So far, that’s all pretty standard.
Roku Streaming Box.Marvin Samual Tolentino Pineda / Getty images
Companies from all industries have been doing this for years.
But for Roku, it’s only the start.
This is where its legal shenanigans start to get really interesting.
Roku Streaming Stick (TL), Ultra (TR), Roku TV (BL), Express (BR).Images via Roku
Companies have tried to get out of these mass arbitrations through the court system.
That has been unsuccessful.
Impossible Mission
Roku’s workaround is to make arbitration so annoying that nobody will bother.
And these 20 arbitrations must take place before 20 different arbitrators, says Siegel.
It doesn’t even stop there.
No Option
So what can you do about this?
And chances are, you would not even know about it had you not read this article.
The bad news is, there’s very little you’ve got the option to do.
“Therefore, there is almost no limit on how onerous the terms of service can be.”
But again, who really ever looks at these terms before clicking to agree?
And it’s not just streaming apps.
“Also, honestly, congressional action can help.
That is where things have to change,” says Siegel.
