Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
Case No. BC583162
Class Action Notice
Authorized by Los Angeles County Superior Court
Did you purchase There is a settlement You should go to the
Tinder Plus or Tinder of a class action settlement website to
Gold, in California, at lawsuit for $60.5 choose how you want
any time on or after million. to be paid.
March 2, 2015, when
you were over the age You may be entitled If you do not specify your
of 29 (or at any time to money. payment choice on the
website, the Settlement
on or after March 2,
Administrator will
2016 when you were attempt to pay you
over the age of 28)? electronically via PayPal,
Venmo, or Zelle
according to your
information existing in
Tinder’s records. You
will be paid more quickly
and ensure your payment
reaches you if you choose
your payment method on
the website.
Please read this
notice to understand
your rights and
options.
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Important things to know:
• If you take no action, you will be bound by the settlement, and your rights will be affected.
• You can choose your method of payment at the settlement website.
• If you want to opt out, or exclude yourself, from the settlement, you must do so by April 8, 2026.
• If you want to object to the settlement, you must do so by April 8, 2026.
• You can learn more at: www.tindercalclassaction.com or 1-888-808-8994.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 2
About This Notice ......................................................................................................................... 3
Why did I get this notice? ........................................................................................................... 3
What do I do next? ...................................................................................................................... 3
What are the most important dates? ............................................................................................ 3
Learning About the Lawsuit ........................................................................................................ 4
What is this lawsuit about? ......................................................................................................... 4
Why is there a settlement in this lawsuit? ................................................................................... 4
What happens next in this lawsuit? ............................................................................................. 4
Learning About the Settlement ................................................................................................... 5
What does the settlement provide? ............................................................................................. 5
How do I know if I am part of this settlement?........................................................................... 5
How much will my payment be? ................................................................................................ 6
Deciding What to Do .................................................................................................................... 6
How do I weigh my options? ...................................................................................................... 6
What is the best path for me? ...................................................................................................... 7
Choosing Your Payment Method ................................................................................................ 7
How do I get a payment if I am a class member? ....................................................................... 8
Do I have a lawyer in this lawsuit? ............................................................................................. 8
Do I have to pay the lawyers in this lawsuit?.............................................................................. 8
Opting Out ..................................................................................................................................... 8
What if I don’t want to be part of this settlement? ...................................................................... 8
How do I opt out?........................................................................................................................ 9
Objecting........................................................................................................................................ 9
What if I disagree with the settlement? ....................................................................................... 9
Doing Nothing ............................................................................................................................. 10
What are the consequences of doing nothing? .......................................................................... 10
Key Resources ............................................................................................................................. 10
How do I get more information? ............................................................................................... 10
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About This Notice
Why did I get this notice?
This notice is to tell you about the settlement of a class action lawsuit, Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.,
brought on behalf of people who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California at any time
on or after March 2, 2015, when they were over the age of 29 (or any time after March 2, 2016,
when they were over the age of 28). You received this notice because you may be a member
of the group of people affected, called the “class.” This notice gives you a summary of the
terms of the proposed settlement agreement, explains what rights class members have, and helps
class members make informed decisions about what action to take.
What do I do next?
Read this notice to understand the settlement and to determine if you are a class member. Then,
decide if you want to:
Options More information about each option
Go to the case website to choose how you want to get paid (either
Choose Your Form PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a mailed check). You will ensure you
of Payment receive payment and be paid more quickly if you choose your payment
method on the website.
If you do not specify your payment choice on the website, you will still
Do Nothing be a Settlement Class Member, and you will not be able to bring another
lawsuit against Tinder about the same issues. The Settlement
Administrator will attempt to pay you electronically via PayPal,
Venmo, or Zelle according to your information existing in Tinder’s
records. You will ensure payment reaches you and be paid more quickly
if you choose your payment method on the website.
Opt Out Get no payment. You keep your potential right to sue Tinder about the
same issues.
Object Tell the Court why you don’t like the settlement.
Read on to understand the specifics of the settlement and what each choice would mean for
you.
What are the most important dates?
Your deadline to object or opt out: April 8, 2026.
Final Approval Hearing: May 20, 2026.
Your deadline to choose a payment method: August 18, 2026.
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Learning About the Lawsuit
What is this lawsuit about?
In May 2015, this class action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles
Where can I learn
Superior Court (the “Court”) against Tinder, Inc. (“Tinder”). The
lawsuit was brought by Allan Candelore on behalf of himself and more?
other California consumers who were charged a higher price for You can get a complete copy
their Tinder subscriptions because of their age. The lawsuit alleges of the proposed settlement and
that Tinder’s higher pricing for older users violated California’s other key documents in this
Unruh Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 51 et seq.) and California’s Unfair lawsuit at:
Competition Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 et seq.). www.tindercalclassaction.com
On July 15, 2024, the Court certified the class. You should have received an earlier notice
explaining class certification.
On January 17, 2025, the Court denied Tinder’s motion to require class members to arbitrate
their claims rather than have the Court decide them. Tinder appealed that Court order.
While Tinder’s appeal was pending, the parties met to discuss the possibility of settling the case.
At a mediation on September 10, 2025, the parties agreed to a settlement in the amount of $60.5
million, which is subject to Court approval.
Tinder denies that it did anything wrong or violated any law or that any class members were
injured by its age-based pricing policy.
Why is there a settlement in this lawsuit?
The parties’ September 10, 2025, settlement agreement means
they have reached an agreement to resolve the lawsuit. Both sides What is a class action
want to avoid the risk and expense of further litigation. settlement?
A class action settlement is
The settlement is on behalf of Mr. Candelore, who brought the
an agreement between
case and all members of the settlement class, which includes
people who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California the parties to resolve and
at any time on or after March 2, 2015, when they were over the end the case. Settlements
age of 29 (or any time after March 2, 2016, when they were over can provide money to
the age of 28). The Court has not decided this case in favor of class members.
either side.
What happens next in this lawsuit?
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement. The
hearing will be held at:
Where:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Spring Street Courthouse
Department 17
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312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
When:
9:00 AM on May 20, 2026.
The Court has directed the parties to send you this notice about the proposed settlement. Because
the settlement of a class action decides the rights of all members of the proposed class, the Court
must give final approval to the settlement before it can take effect. Payments will only be made
if the Court approves the settlement.
You don’t have to attend the Final Approval Hearing, but you may at your own expense. You
may also ask the Court for permission to speak and express your opinion about the settlement.
If the Court does not approve the settlement, it will be void and the lawsuit will continue. The
date of the hearing may change without further notice to members of the class. To learn more
and confirm the hearing date, go to www.tindercalclassaction.com.
Learning About the Settlement
What does the settlement provide?
The settlement pays money to people who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California
at any time on or after March 2, 2015 when they were over the age of 29 (or any time after March
2, 2016 when they were over the age of 28).
Tinder has agreed to pay $60.5 million into a settlement fund. This money, together with interest
earned thereon through 15 days after the Effective Date (the “Gross Settlement Fund”), will be
divided among the class members and will also be used to pay for costs and fees approved by
the Court, including the fees and costs of the attorneys (expected to be one third of the Gross
Settlement Fund, that is, approximately $20.6 million plus accrued interest in fees and $300,000
in costs), and the cost of administering this settlement (not to exceed $350,000).
Members of the settlement class will “release” their claims as part of the settlement, which means
they cannot sue Tinder for the same issues raised in this lawsuit. The full terms of the release
can be found www.tindercalclassaction.com.
If there is money left over after the claims process is completed, it will be donated to one or more
charitable organizations approved by the Court in its final approval order, which organizations
may include California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Greater Bakersfield Legal Aid, Legal
Services of Northern California, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Legal Aid Foundation of Los
Angeles, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, and/or other organizations the
Court may approve.
How do I know if I am part of this settlement?
If you received notice via email or text directly to your email or phone number, or if you received
a postcard notice by U.S. mail, that means that Tinder records indicate that you are part of the
class. If you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California at any time on or after March
2, 2015, when you were over the age of 29 (or any time after March 2, 2016, when you were
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over the age of 28), you may be a member of the class.
How much will my payment be?
Class members will share in the settlement on a per capita and pro rata basis. Each class member
will be entitled to a share equal to the Net Settlement Amount approved by the Court divided by
the total number of Class Members who participate in the settlement. Each class member will
also receive a share based on how much the class member paid for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold
on or after March 2, 2015, when they were over the age of 29 (or on or after March 2, 2016,
when they were over the age of 28). Class members who paid more to Tinder for Tinder Plus
and Tinder Gold will receive a higher payment from the settlement.
Deciding What to Do
How do I weigh my options?
You have four options. You can stay in the settlement and choose a method of payment, you can
opt out of the settlement, you can object to the settlement, or you can do nothing. This chart
shows the effects of each option:
Choose a
Do
Payment Opt out Object
Nothing
Method
Can I receive settlement
YES NO YES YES*
money if I . . .
Am I bound by the terms of
YES NO YES YES
this lawsuit if I . . .
Can I pursue my own case if
NO YES NO NO
I...
Will the class lawyers
YES NO NO YES
represent me if I . . .
*In order to ensure payment of your settlement share, you should choose your payment method on the
settlement website.
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What is the best path for me?
*You can object to the settlement AND receive payment, so you should still go to the settlement
website to select a payment method.
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Choosing Your Payment Method
How do I get a payment if I am a class member?
You will ensure your payment and be paid more quickly if you choose your payment method on the website
www.tindercalclassaction.com. If you do not choose your payment method, the Settlement Administrator will
attempt to pay you electronically via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle according to your information existing in Tinder’s
records. You should act promptly and choose your payment method no later than August 18, 2026.
Do I have a lawyer in this lawsuit?
In a class action, the court appoints class representatives and lawyers to work on the case and
represent the interests of all the class members. For this settlement, the Court has appointed the
following individuals and law firms.
Your lawyers:
Kimberly A. Kralowec and Kathleen Styles Rogers – Kralowec Law, P.C.
Michael Rubin, Eve Cervantez and Jonathan Rosenthal – Altshuler Berzon LLP
Alfred G. Rava – Rava Law Firm
Do I have to pay the lawyers in this lawsuit?
Lawyers’ fees and costs will be paid from the Settlement Fund. You will not have to pay the
lawyers directly.
To date, your lawyers have not been paid any money for their work or the expenses that they
have paid for the case. To pay for some of their time and risk in bringing this case without any
guarantee of payment unless they were successful, your lawyers will request, as part of the final
approval of this settlement, that the Court approve a payment of up to one third of the Gross
Settlement Fund, that is, approximately $20.6 million plus accrued interest in fees plus the
reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $300,000. Lawyers’ fees and expenses
will only be awarded if approved by the Court as a fair and reasonable amount. You have the
right to object to the lawyers’ fees even if you think the settlement terms are otherwise fair.
Your lawyers will also ask the Court to approve a payment of $20,000 to the Class
Representative, Allan Candelore, for the time and effort he contributed to the case. If approved
by the Court, this will be paid from the Settlement Fund.
Opting Out
What if I don’t want to be part of this settlement?
You can opt out. If you do, you will not receive a payment and cannot object to the settlement.
However, you will not be bound or affected by anything that happens in this lawsuit and may be
able to file your own case.
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How do I opt out?
To opt out of the settlement, you must complete and return an individual request for exclusion
to the Settlement Administrator via U.S. mail, email, or personal delivery. Your request must
include your name, mailing address, email address and/or telephone number, the unique
identifier (if any) stated at the top of your emailed, text or mailed notice, and your signature,
along with the statement “I wish to be excluded from the Candelore v. Tinder, Inc. Settlement”
or words clearly to that effect. If you are sending your request by email, you must print out your
opt-out request, sign it, and then scan and email it or upload it to the settlement website. If you
are sending your request by U.S. mail, your request must be individually mailed.
The request to opt out must be returned to the Settlement Administrator at the following address
or email address by no later than April 8, 2026:
Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
P.O. Box 301172
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
1-888-808-8994
[email protected]
Be sure to include your name, address, email address, telephone number, unique identifier (if
any), and signature.
Objecting
What if I disagree with the settlement?
If you disagree with any part of the settlement (including the lawyers’ fees) but don’t want to
opt out, you may object. You must give reasons why you think the Court should not approve the
settlement and state whether your objection applies to just you, a part of the class, or the entire
class. The Court will consider your views. The Court can only approve or deny the settlement—
it cannot change the terms of the settlement or increase the amount that Tinder is paying to settle
the case. You may, but don’t need to, hire your own lawyer to help you.
To object, you must send a letter to the Settlement Administrator at the address below via U.S.
mail, email, or personal delivery. (If you are sending your letter by email, you must print your
email, sign it, and then scan and email it or upload it to the settlement website.)
Your letter must:
(1) be postmarked by April 8, 2026;
(2) include the case name and number (Candelore v. Tinder Inc., Case No. BC583162);
(3) include your full name, address and telephone number, email address, and the unique
identifier stated at the top of the notice you received by email, text or U.S. mail (if you
received one);
(4) state the reasons for your objection;
(5) state whether either you or your lawyer intend to appear at the Final Approval Hearing and
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your lawyer’s name;
(6) include your signature.
Send your letter to the Settlement Administrator at:
Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
P.O. Box 301172
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
1-888-808-8994
[email protected]
Doing Nothing
What are the consequences of doing nothing?
If you do nothing, you will still be bound by the settlement and its “release” provisions. That
means you won’t be able to start, continue, or be part of any other lawsuit against Tinder about
the issues in this case. A full description of the claims and persons who will be released if this
settlement is approved can be found www.tindercalclassaction.com. If you do nothing, and do
not specify your payment choice on the website, the Settlement Administrator will attempt to
pay you electronically via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle according to your information existing in
Tinder’s records. You will ensure payment reaches you and be paid more quickly if you choose
your payment method on the website.
Key Resources
How do I get more information?
This notice is a summary of the proposed settlement. The complete settlement with all its terms
can be found www.tindercalclassaction.com. To get a copy of the settlement agreement or get
answers to your questions:
• contact your lawyer (information below)
• visit the case website at www.tindercalclassaction.com
• call the toll-free number at 1-888-808-8994
Resource Contact Information
Case website www.tindercalclassaction.com
Settlement Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
Administrator P.O. Box 301172
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
1-888-808-8994
[email protected]
Your Lawyers Kimberly A. Kralowec
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Kathleen Styles Rogers
Kralowec Law, P.C.
3132A 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel.: 415-546-6800
Email: [email protected]
Michael Rubin
Eve Cervantez
Jonathan Rosenthal
Altshuler Berzon LLP
177 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel.: 415-877-5587
Email: [email protected]
Alfred G. Rava - Rava Law Firm
3667 Voltaire St.
San Diego, CA 92106
Tel.: 619-238-1993
Email: [email protected]
Court (DO NOT Los Angeles County Superior Court
CONTACT) Department 17
Spring Street Courthouse
312 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(Disclaimer: The Court has given preliminary approval to this settlement. It will have a
Final Approval Hearing on May 20, 2026. No money will be paid unless and until the
Court grants final approval of the proposed settlement.)
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