Proposed Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees in Online Food Delivery Services
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The proposed rule targets unfair and deceptive fees in online food delivery services, aiming to make pricing clearer and reduce hidden charges for consumers. It affects online delivery platforms, restaurants, and consumers by potentially mandating clearer disclosures of all fees and costs related to food orders.
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Key Changes
- Mandates clearer disclosure of all fees in online food delivery services.
- Seeks to prevent hidden charges in food orders.
- Aims to protect consumers and promote fair competition.
Obligations
What this law requires
Online food delivery platforms must clearly and conspicuously disclose upfront any mandatory fees or charges that consumers must pay as part of the transaction.
Online food delivery platforms must clearly and conspicuously disclose all mandatory fees upfront to consumers prior to checkout.
Online food delivery platforms must provide an itemized breakdown of the total cost, including all fees, prior to checkout.
Food delivery platforms must provide consumers with an itemized breakdown of the costs of goods or services along with any fees or surcharges before finalizing the transaction.
Online food delivery platforms must ensure that any advertised 'free delivery' or 'nominal fee' includes clear and conspicuous disclosures about additional mandatory fees that apply.