UCTD (Unfair Contract Terms Directive)

The Unfair Contract Terms Directive (UCTD) is a European Union regulation designed to protect consumers from unfair terms in contracts. It ensures that any terms in a contract that create an imbalance between the rights and obligations of the parties involved, to the detriment of the consumer, can be deemed unenforceable. The directive seeks to promote fairness and transparency in contractual relationships, particularly in consumer transactions, helping to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and are not taken advantage of by businesses.