Tinder California Age Discrimination Class Action Settlement
Case background
Tinder, Inc. agreed to a $60.5 million settlement of a California class action alleging that its Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscriptions were priced higher for older users in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and Unfair Competition Law. If you received notice, you are a class member, and you can choose how you want to be paid until August 18, 2026.
Settlement fund
$60.5M
Per capita and pro rata
Payment method
Your choice
PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or check
Deadline to choose payment
Closed
Aug 18, 2026
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Do you qualify?
You may qualify if ALL of the following apply:
- You purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California
- You were over the age of 29 at the time of purchase between March 2, 2015 and March 1, 2016, OR over the age of 28 at the time of purchase between March 2, 2016 and February 10, 2019
- No proof of purchase required. Tinder's records identify class members, who received direct notice by email, text, or postcard.
If you believe you are a class member but did not receive direct notice, you can submit a Verification Form on the settlement website by August 18, 2026.
What happened
In May 2015, plaintiff Allan Candelore filed a class action in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Tinder, Inc. on behalf of California consumers who were charged a higher price for Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold subscriptions because of their age. The complaint alleges that Tinder's age-based pricing violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 51) and California's Unfair Competition Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200). The Court certified the class on July 15, 2024.
Tinder denies any wrongdoing and denies that any class members were injured by its age-based pricing policy. After the Court denied Tinder's motion to compel arbitration in January 2025, the parties reached a $60.5 million settlement at a September 10, 2025 mediation. The settlement remains subject to final court approval at the May 20, 2026 fairness hearing.
How to receive your payment
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Confirm you are a class member
If you received direct notice by email, text, or postcard, Tinder's records identify you as a class member. If you believe you qualify but did not receive direct notice, submit a Verification Form on the settlement website by August 18, 2026.
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Choose your payment method
Select PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a mailed check at veritaconnect.com/tindercalclassaction/Claimant/Payment. If you do not choose a method by August 18, 2026, the Settlement Administrator will attempt to pay you electronically via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle using your contact information on file with Tinder.
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Review notice documents
For general information, notice documents, and FAQs, visit the official settlement website: tindercalclassaction.com. You can also review the long-form class notice at this link.
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Receive your payment
Payments are calculated on a per capita and pro rata basis, with larger shares for class members who paid more to Tinder for Plus or Gold subscriptions during the class period. Payments will be issued only after the May 20, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals are resolved.
Key dates
- Apr 8, 2026 Opt-out / exclusion and objection deadline Upcoming
- May 20, 2026 Final approval hearing Upcoming
- Aug 18, 2026 Deadline to choose your payment method Upcoming
- Aug 18, 2026 Verification Form deadline (if you did not receive notice) Upcoming
Final approval hearing is in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Payments follow after final approval and any appeals.
Where your money goes
Class members share the Net Settlement Amount on a per capita and pro rata basis. Each class member receives an equal baseline share plus an additional share based on how much they paid Tinder for Plus or Gold subscriptions during the class period.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the fairness hearing.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Payments are calculated on a per capita and pro rata basis. Every participating class member receives an equal baseline share of the Net Settlement Amount, plus an additional share based on how much they paid Tinder for Plus or Gold subscriptions during the class period. Class members who paid more will receive more. The exact per-person amount will depend on the final number of participating class members and the amounts approved by the Court.
Do I have to submit a claim form?
No. There is no claim form. If Tinder's records identify you as a class member, you will automatically share in the settlement. You should, however, choose your payment method on the settlement website by August 18, 2026 so that your payment is delivered quickly and to the right place.
What if I did not receive notice but think I qualify?
If you believe you are a class member but did not receive a notice by email, text, or postcard, you can complete and submit a Verification Form on the settlement website by August 18, 2026. The Settlement Administrator will review the information and confirm whether you qualify.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue Tinder later?
Yes. By remaining a class member, you release your claims against Tinder related to the age-based pricing of Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold in California during the class period. To preserve your right to sue on these claims, you were required to opt out by April 8, 2026, which deadline has now passed.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments will be issued only if the Court grants final approval at the May 20, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved. Choosing your payment method by August 18, 2026 helps ensure your payment is delivered quickly and by your preferred method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a mailed check).
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A note on our role
Dapeer Law, P.A. did not act as lead counsel or otherwise participate in litigating the above class action and provides this information to remind class members of the deadline to submit a claim for a share of the settlement.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Tinder, Inc. or Verita (the Settlement Administrator). For official information, visit tindercalclassaction.com. Class Counsel are Kimberly A. Kralowec and Kathleen Styles Rogers of Kralowec Law, P.C.; Michael Rubin, Eve Cervantez, and Jonathan Rosenthal of Altshuler Berzon LLP; and Alfred G. Rava of Rava Law Firm. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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