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Polish regulator starts action against PayPal over user agreement concerns

Paypal’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, San Jose, California. Photo: Getty Images

Martina Lindberg

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Poland’s competition watchdog starts proceedings over the use of possibly prohibited contractual provisions.

Online payment system PayPal (Europe) is facing charges by Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), after possible agreement failures.

The Polish watchdog has concerns with three provisions of the “PayPal User Contract” agreement:

  • a list of prohibited activities;
  • a list of sanctions;
  • and a ban on using an
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