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The intent is almost certainly for people to install the app so they can receive ads and information on deals and other push notifications, which drives them to
by remram 3y ago
The intent is almost certainly for people to install the app so they can receive ads and information on deals and other push notifications, which drives them to McDonalds like other royalty program, not so they can agree to arbitration.
The title of this submission "McDonalds is giving free French fries in return for waiving the right to sue" is also editorialized compared to the linked article's title "McDonald's New Terms And Conditions Have People Deleting The App" which is directly against the HN guidelines.
- b112 3y agoIt's further inaccurate, as going through binding arbitration is still suing, just not via court.
- Terr_ 3y agoSince you're so very concerned about accuracy then no, the article title is correct and you are mistaken. Lawsuits are things that occur within a public court of law, by definition. Two parties concluding a dispute privately, without government involvement, is not a lawsuit. Even if someone does sue over the arbitration contract itself should apply, that's a separate legal question from the underlying tort.
- b112 3y agoWhat? Suing is the process, the entire action, which is why suits are, from time to time, settled out of court. And yes, that can mean without any papers filed anywhere. Hell, you can sue for peace.
- remram 3y agoThe fact that you settle out of court doesn't mean you didn't bring the case to a court. I don't understand this point.