“If a Driver reports that you have materially damaged the Driver's vehicle, you agree to pay a "Damage Fee" of up to $250 depending on the extent of the damage (as determined by Lyft in its sole discretion)...”
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The clause creates a financial obligation triggered by a driver's report—not a court or independent finding—with the amount set entirely by Lyft in its sole discretion, giving users no contractual input on the determination.
You may be required to pay up to $250 based on a driver's report of material damage, with Lyft alone deciding the amount in its sole discretion.
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"If a Driver reports that you have materially damaged the Driver's vehicle, you agree to pay a "Damage Fee" of up to $250 depending on the extent of the damage (as determined by Lyft in its sole discretion)...Excerpt from Lyft's Terms of Service
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The clause creates a financial obligation triggered by a driver's report—not a court or independent finding—with the amount set entirely by Lyft in its sole discretion, giving users no contractual input on the determination.
You may be required to pay up to $250 based on a driver's report of material damage, with Lyft alone deciding the amount in its sole discretion.
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