The President of UOKiK has initiated proceedings against HBO Europe for infringing the collective interests of consumers. The charges relate, among other things, to unilateral changes to the list of devices compatible with the HBO service and to the manner in which consumers were informed about the service’s technical requirements.
Taking over a Facebook or Instagram account requires a quick response. You want to find help on the website, but instead you end up in a maze of forms. The President of UOKiK has brought charges against Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. The company may, contrary to applicable law, be failing to provide consumers with effective channels of contact.
Knowledge and practice for free or for a subscription? President of UOKiK brings charges against a publishing house
When you purchase a gym membership, you have the right to know how long it will last and how much you will pay. Customers of fitness clubs belonging to the Benefit Systems chain may not be properly informed about the duration and cost of their membership cards.
‘Sustainable’, ‘responsible’, ‘better for people and the planet’ – what does that actually mean? We check whether consumers received a clear answer as to what exactly is ‘eco’, on what scale, and under what conditions.
When you see the label “Verified purchase / Product used by customer”, can you really trust it? Samsung Electronics Polska may be misleading consumers and failing to properly verify product reviews and ratings.
Imposing unfair contractual terms under the guise of protecting user data? The President of UOKiK has initiated antitrust proceedings against three Apple companies.
No liability of the company for damaged baggage? For delayed baggage – reimbursement of costs only up to a specified amount? The President of UOKiK has brought charges against LOT Polish Airlines. They concern misrepresentations about the carrier’s liability and the documents required for examining complaints.
Infringement of collective consumer interests and the use of prohibited contractual provisions – these are the allegations against Polkomtel.
Companies in the renewable energy sector tempt consumers with promises of cheaper electricity and clean energy, but they do not always operate fairly. Instead of the expected savings, consumers encounter loopholes in contracts, intrusive phone calls, and advertisements masquerading as official letters.
The President of UOKiK has brought charges of unfair use of contractual advantage against Bunge Poland and Procam Poland. They concern, among others, contractual provisions under which the companies shifted the risks associated with force majeure, such as drought, frost, or hailstorms, onto suppliers.
Has there been a collusion among gas meter suppliers for the domestic gas distribution system operator? The President of UOKiK has brought charges to four business entities in that regard.
