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Fairness Score
overall
These terms are highly restrictive, forcing users into individual mandatory arbitration and stripping them of their rights to participate in class-action lawsuits. The document grants the company unilateral power to terminate accounts and change terms at any time without meaningful notice to the user.
Category Breakdown
Red Flags
3 issues found — review before you agree
Mandatory Arbitration & Class Action Waiver
CriticalUsers are forced to waive their fundamental right to a jury trial and participation in class-action lawsuits, forcing all disputes into private, individual arbitration.
"YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO SEEK RELIEF IN A COURT OF LAW AND WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL... THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT REQUIRES YOU TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES WITH UBER ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS"
Suggested fairer clause
Allow users the right to opt-out of mandatory arbitration and class action waivers within 30 days of accepting the terms, and permit lawsuits in small claims court for higher amounts.
Unilateral Termination
HighUber can terminate your access to the platform for any reason, at any time, at their sole discretion, without providing a reason or notice.
"Uber, in its sole discretion, may immediately terminate these Terms or any Services with respect to you, or generally cease offering or deny access to the Services or any portion thereof, at any time for any reason."
Suggested fairer clause
Include a clause requiring reasonable notice (e.g., 30 days) before termination, except in cases of clear, documented violations of safety guidelines or law.
Unilateral Modification
HighThe company reserves the right to change these terms at any time simply by posting them on the website. Continued use constitutes acceptance, effectively allowing them to change the contract without active user consent.
"Uber reserves the right to modify these Terms or its policies relating to the Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version"
Suggested fairer clause
Commit to notifying users via email or in-app notification of significant changes to terms at least 30 days before they take effect, allowing users the chance to opt-out or close their account.
Positive Aspects
Clear Scope of Arbitration Exceptions
The terms explicitly list specific areas where arbitration is not required, such as small claims court, sexual assault/harassment claims, and intellectual property disputes.
Recommendations
- 1Understand that by using this service, you are giving up your day in court if a dispute arises.
- 2Periodically check the 'Last modified' date on the website to see if the terms have changed, as you are bound by new terms immediately upon your next use.
- 3Be aware that this document only covers part of the relationship; other 'Supplemental Terms' (linked separately) also apply to your account.