In the event you have a dispute with McDonald’s, you must agree to resolve it “exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS,” which is a business that provides dispute resolution services. You cannot pursue other legal channels, and you cannot join a class action lawsuit with other claimants. Additionally, the updated terms establish restrictions on the company’s liability regarding damages involving the app or restaurant that stem from “contract, tort or ordinary negligence.” However, “gross negligence or intentional or unlawful misconduct” is not limited by the update.
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Because contract legalese can be a bit tough for the layperson to comprehend, a TikToker provided further insight into the updated terms. When it comes to arbitration, anyone with a legal dispute with McDonald’s may be at a disadvantage, as they won’t be able to file a lawsuit against the chain to recoup damages. The rules governing arbitration are often quite different, and disputes will not be heard by a judge and jury but rather by an arbitrator. The new liability terms also make it far more challenging to hold the restaurant accountable for damages, as well as reduce the potential amount of damages a person might be awarded in arbitration. While it’s not clear whether people will cease using the app over these new terms, McDonald’s customers may want to be fully aware of what’s at stake if they choose to agree to them.