Renting a scooter takes just a few minutes, but the consequences of accepting the terms and conditions can affect consumers for much longer. The President of UOKiK has challenged the provisions of the standard contracts for the hire of scooters and electric bikes used by Bolt Operations OÜ.
The President of UOKiK has accused Panek of using unfair contractual terms that may impose excessive financial liability on consumers in relation to hired vehicles. He has also imposed a fine of over PLN 3.7 million on the company for failing to provide information during the preliminary investigation.
Failure to provide information on the lowest price applicable in the 30 days prior to a price reduction – these are the allegations levelled by the President of UOKiK against Black Red White, Żabka Nano and Peek & Cloppenburg stores. There is a penalty of up to 10% of turnover for the violation of collective consumer interests.
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.
