Tuesday Tip: Opt Out of eBay and PayPal Arbitration Clauses

(Let’s just pretend I published this yesterday, shall we?)

In this case I don’t think arbitration is your friend. I encourage everyone to opt out of eBay and PayPal’s change in their terms of service. I doubt I’m ever going to need this, but just in case…

From the Consumerist:

• Reminder: Write eBay By Nov. 9 To Opt Out Of Restrictive, Anti-Consumer Clause and Will Opting Out Of eBay Arbitration Clause Get My Account Deleted? No it won’t (IANAL).
  

  Fortunately, it also includes the ability to opt out of that clause, but you have to do it in the form of an actual letter, which has to be postmarked by Nov. 9.

• Here Is A Downloadable Template For Opting Out Of PayPal Arbitration Clause
  

  Remember that the deadline for mailing the letter is Dec. 1, 2012. New customers have 30 days from when they register with PayPal.