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Unfair term

A term that tips the deal against the customer in a way a fair business would not ask for. It does not bind the customer. So Seedlark may change its terms or price only for a listed reason, after 30 days’ notice and with a free way out. Terms, clause 6.1 · Chapter 3 · see Grey list, Main subject matter

Explained in Chapter 3, Unfair Terms: the Consumer Rights Act Fairness Test, of Consumer Terms.

How it comes up, in Chapter 3
Customers cannot bargain over an app’s terms, so the Consumer Rights Act 2015 lets a court check each term for them. An unfair term tips the deal against the customer in a way a fair business would not ask for. It does not bind the customer.
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