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Contract X-Ray — what's buried in the fine print
3 red flags · 1 filed doc
Detected in the CFPB-filed cardholder agreements from Listerhill Credit Union. Verbatim quotes below — CardSleuth flags the language; this isn't legal advice.
Forced arbitration with no opt-out found — you likely can't take this issuer to court, and there's no way to reject it.
Forced arbitration
You give up your right to sue in court — disputes are pushed into private arbitration.
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“…versy or claim arising out of or relating to Your Account(s) or loan(s), except mortgage loans or as otherwise prohibited by law, shall be settled by binding arbitration. You further agree that any such arbitration shall take place in Colbert County, Alabama. Judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrator may be e…”
You can't band together with other cardholders in a class action.
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“…AYMENT OF THIS LOAN. IF THE BORROWER DOES NOT PAY, THE LENDER HAS A LEGAL RIGHT TO COLLECT FROM YOU. 34. ARBITRATION The requirement to arbitrate and waiver of class action will not apply if You are a Covered Borrower under the Military Lending Act. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to Your Accou…”
You waive your right to have a dispute heard by a jury.
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“…on under this contract will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. Your Billing Rights: Keep this Document for Future Use This notice tells You about Your rights and Our responsi…”