Can I mention my free tool or platform that helps people find class action settlements?
No. The rules ban promotion of any business, platform, or service, including attorney advertising and lead generation, and a violation can result in a ban.
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r/ClassActionSettlement rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/ClassActionSettlement: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 119,943
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Personal finance and investing communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No Self-Promotion: This subreddit is for sharing legitimate class action settlements, updates, and questions - not promoting businesses, platforms, or services. Promotional content is not permitted. Coordinated or repetitive promotion (e.g. similar endorsements from low-activity accounts in a short period) will be treated as spam and removed or banned. Promotion of such services, including attorney advertising or lead generation platforms (directly or indirectly), will result in a ban.
- No Paid Services or Tools: Promotion of paid apps, tools, services, or subscription-based platforms is not permitted. This includes promotion (e.g. “reviews,” “recommendations,” or claiming personal success with a paid service). This community is focused on free, accessible class action settlement information only. Content referencing paid platforms or services may be removed and may result in a ban.
- Stay on Topic: Posts must relate to class action settlements, including active claims, deadlines, payouts, eligibility, or verified updates. Off-topic content or general discussions not related to settlements may be removed.
- Use Clear Post Details: Posts must include clear information such as the settlement name, status, deadline if known, and key details about eligibility or payout. Low-effort, vague, or incomplete posts may be removed.
- No Spam or Duplicate Posts: Do not spam or repost the same settlement or content repeatedly. Duplicate, low-effort, or repetitive posts may be removed to keep the subreddit useful and organized.
- No Misleading Information: Do not post fake settlements, incorrect deadlines, exaggerated payouts, or misleading claim information. Posts must be accurate and based on verifiable sources.
- Be Respectful: No harassment, abuse, hate speech, or toxic behavior. Do not scam, mislead, or attempt to take advantage of other users. Requests for sensitive personal information (e.g. SSN, banking details) are strictly prohibited.
- No Coordinated or Low-Credibility Promotion: Repetitive or coordinated comments promoting the same service, particularly from new or low-karma accounts, are not allowed. These will be treated as spam and may result in bans.
Works well
- A post titled with a specific settlement name, its filing deadline, who qualifies, and a link to the official free claim form.
- A payout update for a known settlement, including the current distribution status and where to check your claim.
- A question about eligibility for a specific named settlement, with enough context that others can answer accurately.
- A heads-up about a newly opened claim, with the settlement name, the deadline, and the official source link.
Avoid
- Do not mention or link to any paid app, tool, service, or subscription platform, even in a helpful tone.
- Do not post attorney advertising or lead generation content, direct or indirect.
- Do not use a new or low-karma account to repeat the same promotional comment across threads.
- Do not post vague or incomplete settlement info without a name, deadline, or eligibility details.
- Do not repost the same settlement multiple times or flood the subreddit with duplicates.
- Do not post fake settlements, wrong deadlines, or exaggerated payout figures.
What r/ClassActionSettlement Is For
This community is a hub for class action settlements. People come here to find active claims, share payout updates, track deadlines, and point each other toward legitimate free claim sources. The description says it plainly, help each other out and do not miss what you are owed. The rules reinforce that every post must relate to a specific settlement, with details like the name, status, deadline, and eligibility.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "No Self-Promotion" is the one that will end your account here. It bans promoting businesses, platforms, or services, and it calls out attorney advertising and lead generation by name, with a ban as the stated consequence. The rule "No Paid Services or Tools" closes the side door, blocking reviews, recommendations, and personal success stories about paid platforms. The rule "Use Clear Post Details" decides whether a post survives on its merits, since it requires a settlement name, status, deadline, and eligibility info. The rule "No Misleading Information" means anything inaccurate or unverifiable can be removed.
What To Post
If you want to earn trust here as a founder, the only safe path is to share a real, active class action settlement with full, verifiable details. Give the settlement name, its current status, the deadline if you know it, and who is eligible. Link to the official settlement site or a credible free source, not to your own product. If you have no product to mention and you are simply helping people find what they are owed, your post fits the community. Think of it as being a useful neighbor, not a marketer.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything promotional. The rule "No Self-Promotion" bans promoting businesses, platforms, services, attorney advertising, and lead generation, and says a ban will follow. The rule "No Paid Services or Tools" blocks even indirect promotion like a review or recommendation of a paid service. The rule "No Coordinated or Low-Credibility Promotion" targets repetitive comments from new or low-karma accounts, so do not show up with a fresh account and repeat the same message. Do not post fake settlements, wrong deadlines, or exaggerated payouts under the rule "No Misleading Information." Do not ask anyone for sensitive personal information like SSNs or banking details, and do not repost the same content repeatedly under "No Spam or Duplicate Posts."
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Common questions about r/ClassActionSettlement
Can I share a review or recommendation of a paid settlement tracking service?
No. The rule "No Paid Services or Tools" covers reviews, recommendations, and claims of personal success with a paid service, and may result in a ban.
What information must my post include to survive here?
You need the settlement name, status, deadline if known, and key eligibility or payout details, all based on verifiable sources.
Can I ask users for personal details to help them file a claim?
No. The rules strictly prohibit requests for sensitive personal information like SSNs or banking details.