Poland: Announced proceedings on PayPal's alleged illegal contractual clauses

On 23 November 2022, the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced legal proceedings against PayPal over suspected illegal contractual clauses. UOKiK expressed concerns over PayPal's right to impose contractual penalties on users, such as blocking access to accounts, financial sanctions, or terminating contracts. UOKiK also stated that PayPal's list of prohibited activities was not described clearly to users. The company faces a fine of 10% of its global turnover.