McDonald's adds a clause to the app's terms of service that class action lawsuits are virtually impossible, and users are forced to choose between agreeing to it or deleting the app.

Many people probably don't read the 'Terms of Use' when they start using a smartphone app because it is filled with complicated content. However, with the recent revisions to the terms of use for the McDonald's app, content has been added that will make it virtually impossible for customers to file a class action lawsuit, and there is no option to not accept the terms of use. , it has become a hot topic as the user has two choices: comply with the terms and conditions or delete the app.

McDonald's New Terms And Conditions Have People Deleting The App

According to the food news site Mashed, the terms of use for the McDonald's app have been revised, including new content regarding injuries, negligence by third parties, and McDonald's liability related to app malfunctions.

One thing that has been pointed out as having a particular impact on customers is the statement that ``no lawsuits may be filed.'' The new process requires customers to notify McDonald's of their intention to seek mediation, meet with McDonald's to discuss the issue, and then bring in a mediator for the first time.

This eliminates the multi-jury decision-making process and gives a single arbitrator the discretion to determine the outcome.For convenience, class action lawsuits are no longer possible, and each customer can independently claim against McDonald's. I guess I'll have to file an appeal.

An even bigger problem, pointed out by Mashed, is that there is no checkbox that says ``I do not agree to these Terms of Use.'' The only options available to users of the app are to select ``Agree'' or close the app. The point is that you have two choices: delete it or delete it.

Although some users have questioned whether the 'contract' is legally enforceable as it is not signed or dated, Mashed has confirmed that McDonald's has provided all the necessary information. It states that allowing users to choose whether to consent or decline would be legally enforceable in many states.

Speaking of McDonald's lawsuits, the famous ``McDonald's Coffee Incident'' was filed by a woman who suffered burns from coffee purchased at a drive-thru, but if it does not go to jury trial, similar lawsuits will not occur again. It will be.