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3 High severity
6 Medium severity
1 Low severity
Summary

This is Uber's master Terms of Use governing all users of the Uber app and platform, covering ridesharing, Uber Eats, Uber Freight, and related services. The most operationally significant provision is a mandatory individual arbitration clause that requires US-based users to resolve disputes with Uber through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, with a class action waiver that prevents participation in class or collective legal actions. The agreement also authorizes Uber to charge users for cancellation fees, surge pricing, and other variable charges through stored payment methods, and grants Uber a broad license to use user-submitted content.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document is Uber's General Terms of Use, governing access to and use of Uber's platform services including ridesharing, food delivery (Uber Eats), freight, and other offerings, on the legal basis of a binding contract formed upon account creation and use. The agreement states that users grant Uber a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use content they submit, that Uber may modify or terminate services at any time, that pricing is dynamic and surge charges apply, and that users authorize Uber to charge stored payment methods including for cancellation fees. A mandatory individual arbitration clause with class action waiver applies to US users, requiring disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association rather than in court, with a 30-day opt-out window available after first agreeing to the terms. The agreement engages the FTC Act regarding unfair or deceptive practices disclosures, CCPA for California residents regarding personal data rights, and GDPR for EU/EEA users through separate supplemental terms; applicable law and enforceability of specific provisions such as the class action waiver and arbitration clause may vary by jurisdiction. Compliance teams should note that the terms incorporate by reference multiple supplemental documents including a Privacy Notice, Community Guidelines, and region-specific addenda, creating a layered contractual structure that may require periodic auditing across jurisdictions.

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3 important changes detected

12 versions captured · Last updated: May 2026

What changed Uber's Terms of Use underwent three minor formatting and navigation updates on May 5, 2026. The changes involved removing a language selector label ('EN') from the header navigation, removing a 'Do not sell or share my personal information' link from the footer, and reorganizing footer navigation elements. These are structural and cosmetic modifications to the document interface with no changes to substantive terms, rights, or obligations.
Why this matters The updated Terms of Use reflect structural changes to the document's footer and header navigation. No substantive changes to user rights, obligations, or protections were made. The removal of the 'Do not sell or share my personal information' link from the footer does not modify Uber's data handling practices or applicable consumer privacy rights; the underlying privacy policy and applicable state laws (such as CCPA in California) remain unchanged.
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What changed Uber updated a single reference in its Terms of Use footer on May 2, 2026, changing the listed jurisdiction from 'Chicago' to 'San Francisco Bay Area'. This appears to be a geographic reference update with no stated operational impact on the substantive terms, rights, or obligations within the agreement. The change affects how Uber identifies its primary operational or legal jurisdiction in the footer of the document.
Why this matters This change updates a geographic reference in the Terms of Use footer from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. The modification does not alter substantive rights, obligations, or protections outlined in the agreement itself. No action is required by users in response to this change.
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May 1, 2026 low

The Uber Terms of Use footer was updated on May 1, 2026 to reference Chicago instead of Wichita as a geographic reference in the document navigation area. This appears to …

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High — 3 provisions
Medium — 6 provisions
Low — 1 provision

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Last Captured June 12, 2026 00:15 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000420
Version ID CA-V-003707
SHA-256 1e45a52c6865551cdc8dbd36ea5a27f36cdf8465d0a49d0a0d8d0e9af6386bc4
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