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what is an unfair term?

The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Regulations says: a contractual term is unfair if it hasn't been 'individually negotiated' that means the consumer has 'no ability to influence the substance of the term'. But if I'm a consumer in reality that would be weird if I could influence a contract. If I want let's say a new phone and contract I read the terms and conditions of the offer and if I don't like it I can look elsewhere. With the regulation everybody could end every contract by invoking it. So how can this be applied and when is it not sufficient?
  

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Hi, Consider this. Summary The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 ( SI 1999 No 2083 ) (the Regulations) recognise that, in many circumstances, consumers have no power or influence over the details of the terms which they are asked to agree to when entering into consumer contracts. The purpose of the Regulations is to set a framework within which firms must work when drawing up their contact terms and conditions, and appoints certain third parties (known as "Qualifying Bodies") who are authorised to challenge firms when they think a particular term is unfair.

— Clive

  • Hi, Consider this.
  • Summary The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 ( SI 1999 No 2083 ) (the Regulations) recognise that, in many circumstances, consumers have no power or influence over the details of the terms which they are asked to agree to when entering into consumer contracts.
  • The purpose of the Regulations is to set a framework within which firms must work when drawing up their contact terms and conditions, and appoints certain third parties (known as "Qualifying Bodies") who are authorised to challenge firms when they think a particular term is unfair.
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Hi,

Consider this.
Summary
The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No 2083) (the Regulations) recognise that, in many circumstances, consumers have no power or influence over the details o
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