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Surge Pricing and Fee Modification

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the operational framework under which Uber determines pricing, allowing the platform to adjust rates automatically in response to market conditions. The unilateral modification right means pricing terms are not fixed and may change during or between service transactions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users accept that the price for a requested service may fluctuate based on real-time demand levels before or during the transaction. The terms do not require Uber to provide advance notice of price changes or to limit the magnitude of adjustments under surge pricing conditions.

How other platforms handle this

Coinbase Medium

Coinbase reserves the right to change its fee structure and fees at any time. Such changes will be posted on our website and will become immediately effective. Your continued use of the Coinbase Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Stripe Medium

Stripe may revise these General Terms, the Services Terms, and the Fees at any time by posting updated versions to our website or notifying you by email. The updated version will be effective as of the time it is posted or, if we notify you by email, as stated in the email. Your continued use of the...

OpenAI Medium

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Term...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The price for Services may be subject to dynamic pricing, meaning that prices can change based on real-time demand and supply. Uber reserves the right to establish, remove and/or revise Charges for any or all services or goods obtained through the use of the Services at any time in Uber's sole discretion.

— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Terms of Use
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006555
Document ID
CA-D-00420
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ce815b62d90f4e7416d9054154f847a2139a8c84ebae9804fb4c8aa22689d584
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 14:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Uber
Document: Uber Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-006555
Captured: 2026-05-12 14:13:08 UTC
SHA-256: ce815b62d90f4e74…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-terms-of-use/surge-pricing-and-fee-modification/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Uber's Surge Pricing and Fee Modification clause do?

This clause establishes the operational framework under which Uber determines pricing, allowing the platform to adjust rates automatically in response to market conditions. The unilateral modification right means pricing terms are not fixed and may change during or between service transactions.

How does this clause affect you?

Users accept that the price for a requested service may fluctuate based on real-time demand levels before or during the transaction. The terms do not require Uber to provide advance notice of price changes or to limit the magnitude of adjustments under surge pricing conditions.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Uber?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Uber.