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Consumer ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
FairShake was a consumer services startup based in Oakland, California, focused on helping ordinary people secure fair outcomes in disputes with large companies. The service provided an online, expert-supported path for consumer arbitration, aiming to simplify what is typically a bureaucratic process for individuals. Its target audience comprised everyday consumers seeking remedies when major brands challenged their rights. After operating for about five years, the company shut down at the end of 2023. During its life, FairShake gained recognition from TIME as a Best Invention of 2020, highlighting its contribution to consumer justice. In 2019, it partnered with DoNotPay to collaborate on consumer claims, reflecting its role within a broader ecosystem of tools addressing disputes with big corporations.