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Outcome of Netflix terms-of-use probe to be announced next week by KFTC, with both sides finding middle ground

By Choi Hyung-jo ( January 8, 2020, 08:00 GMT | Insight) -- The outcome of the probe into Netflix’s terms of use will soon be announced by the South Korean competition regulator, with the US streaming-service provider and the regulator finding middle ground on allegedly problematic clauses in the company's local terms of service, MLex understands. Netflix was accused last year of having a clause in its service contract that forces users to surrender their rights to raise claims for compensation.The outcome of the probe into Netflix's terms of use will soon be announced by the South Korean competition regulator, with the US streaming-service provider service provider and the regulator finding middle ground on allegedly problematic clauses in the company's local terms of service, MLex understands. It is understood that the Korea Fair Trade Commission will announce next week its findings on allegations that Netflix's South Korean terms of service restrict users' rights....

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