Switzerland: Prohibition of price parity clauses in online booking platforms in Amendment to Unfair Competition Act
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Implemented Amendment to Unfair Competition Act prohibiting price parity clauses regulating online booking platforms
On 1 December 2022, the amended Swiss Unfair Competition Act came into force. The amendment introduces Article 8a, which prohibits parity clauses in contracts related to price, availability, or conditions between online booking platforms and accommo…
SourceAdopted Amendment to Unfair Competition Act prohibiting price parity clauses regulating online booking platforms
On 8 June 2022, the Swiss Parliament approved the amendment of Article 8a of the Federal Unfair Competition Act (UCA), which prevents online booking platforms for accommodation services from using general terms and conditions that restrict the prici…
SourceIntroduced Amendment to Unfair Competition Act prohibiting price parity clauses regulating online booking platforms
On 17 November 2021, the Federal Council published its explanatory draft for the revised Unfair Competition Act. The amendment introduces Article 8a, which prohibits parity clauses in contracts related to price, availability, or conditions between o…
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