The agreement assigns full responsibility for all account activity to the account holder, regardless of whether activity is authorized, and authorizes Amazon to charge any valid payment method linked to the account if the primary payment method fails.
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This provision authorizes Amazon to charge alternative payment methods on file without further user authorization in the event of payment failure, and places responsibility for unauthorized account activity on the account holder. The account-wide liability for all activities under the account or password applies to household members and others who use the account.
The updated terms mandate binding arbitration for all disputes arising from Amazon Services or products sold through Amazon.com, replacing the prior court-based system. Customers waive their right to sue in court, have a jury trial, or pursue class action claims; disputes will be resolved by a single arbitrator administering JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules. The terms require a 60-day mandatory pre-arbitration resolution process with customer service before arbitration can be initiated. Small claims court remains available as an exception if applicable in your jurisdiction, and injunctive relief in court is available only for intellectual property infringement or restraint of future law violations.
View change record →⚠ If a primary payment method fails, Amazon may charge any other valid payment method associated with the account as stated in the agreement
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Compare across platforms →"You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your account, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. ... If there is a problem charging your selected payment method, we may charge any other valid payment method associated with your account.Excerpt from Amazon's Conditions of Use
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This provision authorizes Amazon to charge alternative payment methods on file without further user authorization in the event of payment failure, and places responsibility for unauthorized account activity on the account holder. The account-wide liability for all activities under the account or password applies to household members and others who use the account.
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