unfair terms
[ʌnˈfɛr tɜːrmz]
noun phrase
termos injustos
1. Contractual or agreement conditions that are unjust, unreasonable, or heavily favor one party over another
The contract contained unfair terms that strongly disadvantaged the employee.
O contrato continha termos injustos que prejudicavam fortemente o funcionário.
2. Conditions in a legal agreement that violate consumer protection laws or principles of fairness
Consumer protection agencies often challenge unfair terms in service agreements.
Órgãos de proteção ao consumidor frequentemente contestam termos injustos em contratos de serviço.
3. Provisions that are unconscionable, oppressive, or contrary to good faith in commercial dealings
The court ruled that the penalty clause represented unfair terms and was unenforceable.
O tribunal decidiu que a cláusula de penalidade representava termos injustos e era inexigível.
In Brazil, 'termos injustos' and 'cláusulas abusivas' are central concepts in consumer protection law, regulated by the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). The term is frequently used in discussions about labor rights, rental agreements, and service contracts. In Portugal and the EU, these terms are governed by strict consumer protection directives. In the USA, such terms are addressed through contract law, consumer protection agencies (FTC), and state regulations.
NYC Slang
sketchy deal terms; shady contract clauses
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