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The agreement authorizes Uber to apply variable and surge pricing during high-demand periods, with the stated obligation to use reasonable efforts to notify users of applicable charges. Users are responsible for all charges incurred under their account regardless of pricing level.
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This provision establishes that pricing is not fixed and may increase substantially during high-demand periods, with Uber's obligation limited to reasonable notification efforts rather than explicit pre-transaction consent for each surge price. The user's account-level responsibility for all charges applies regardless of the pricing mechanism in effect at the time of the transaction.
Interpretive note: The reasonable efforts notification standard is not defined with specificity in the document, and whether in-app price display satisfies this standard may depend on jurisdiction-specific disclosure requirements.
Under this clause, the price shown at the time of booking may reflect surge or dynamic pricing, and users are responsible for the full charged amount. The agreement does not guarantee fixed prices or require explicit re-authorization for each surge pricing event.
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"Uber does not guarantee the availability of Services. Prices for Services may increase significantly during times of high demand. Uber will use reasonable efforts to inform you of charges that may apply. You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account.Excerpt from Uber's Terms of Use
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Surge and dynamic pricing practices interact with FTC guidance on price transparency and disclosure obligations in digital commerce. Several state attorneys general have investigated surge pricing in transportation and delivery services under state consumer protection statutes. The EU Platform-to-Business Regulation and UK Consumer Rights Act may impose additional transparency requirements for price changes in those jurisdictions. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The provision places the disclosure burden on Uber's reasonable efforts standard, which is lower than explicit pre-authorization. Regulatory scrutiny of algorithmic pricing in transportation services has increased at both federal and state levels. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK jurisdictions impose stricter price transparency obligations under consumer protection law. California's consumer protection framework under the CLRA and UCL may require clearer disclosure of dynamic pricing mechanisms. New York City has enacted specific regulations governing surge pricing for ridesharing services. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Business account customers using Uber for employee travel should assess whether corporate travel policies address surge pricing exposure, as the account-holder responsibility clause may apply to business accounts. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify that Uber's in-app price disclosure mechanisms satisfy the reasonable efforts standard asserted in the terms and align with applicable regulatory guidance on transparent pricing in digital services.
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This provision establishes that pricing is not fixed and may increase substantially during high-demand periods, with Uber's obligation limited to reasonable notification efforts rather than explicit pre-transaction consent for each surge price. The user's account-level responsibility for all charges applies regardless of the pricing mechanism in effect at the time of the transaction.
Under this clause, the price shown at the time of booking may reflect surge or dynamic pricing, and users are responsible for the full charged amount. The agreement does not guarantee fixed prices or require explicit re-authorization for each surge pricing event.
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