New July 2008 PayPal Amendments Impact eBay Sellers

Posted on June 13, 2008. Filed under: eBay, Paypal | Tags: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Classified+eBay+ads, Disputes, eBay, International+Selling, Paypal, Protections |

eBay sellers need to take a look at the new amendments to the PayPal user Agreement (below is the exact wording from the PayPal site):

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Amendment to the PayPal User Agreement

Effective Date: July 9, 2008

Beginning July 9, 2008 the PayPal User Agreement is being amended as follows:

Section 4.3 is amended so that eBay sellers must accept international PayPal transactions if the eBay listing offers shipping outside the US.
Section 13.1 is amended so that the Buyer Protection Programs do not cover Classified Ads on eBay.
Section 14.2 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is deleted.

For Reference:

14.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution. If you are unable to resolve your issue by working directly with us, PayPal will consider reasonable requests to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation or binding arbitration as alternatives to litigation. Accordingly, you and PayPal agree to resolve any claim in accordance with this Agreement, or as otherwise agree to in writing.