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Individuals who had a TED account in the United States and watched a prerecorded video on TED.com or through TED’s iOS or Android mobile apps between Oct. 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5 or two free months of TED membership from a class action settlement.
TED Foundation Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it disclosed users’ personally identifiable information to third-party service providers without proper consent and in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Who can file a claim?
Class members are TED account holders in the United States who watched a prerecorded video on TED.com or on TED’s iOS or Android mobile applications at any time between Oct. 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026.
How much are settlement payments?
Class members can submit a claim to receive one of the following benefit options:
- TED membership: Class members can submit a claim to receive two free months of TED membership, an estimated value of at least $10. A claim form is not required to receive this benefit.
- Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a cash payment of up to $5.
- Donation: Class members can elect to donate their cash payment to TED Foundation.
How to claim a class action rebate
Class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive the TED membership benefit.
To receive a cash payment or to donate a payment, class members can file a claim online or print and complete the PDF claim form (pages 42-43 of the settlement agreement) and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: TED Settlement Administrator, 1060 Broadway, Suite 310, Albany, NY 12204
The claim deadline is Oct. 26, 2026.
Required claim information
To submit a claim online, claimants must provide the claim ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
Payout options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Paper check mailed to the address provided
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will include;
- Settlement administration costs and attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $700,000
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500 ($7,500 total)
- Payments to eligible class members: Up to $350,000
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 26, 2026
- Exclusion deadline: Oct. 26, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Nov. 12, 2026
When is the TED Foundation VPPA settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments and membership benefits to eligible class members within 90 days after the settlement receives final approval.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged TED Foundation Inc. disclosed users’ personally identifiable information to third-party service providers without proper consent, violating the VPPA. TED denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of further litigation.
The settlement also requires TED to implement additional privacy measures, including obtaining affirmative consent before transmitting certain data and discontinuing the use of some third-party services.
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