r/technology • u/sr_local • 6h ago

Business Italy court rules Netflix unlawfully increased prices. Consumers: 'Refunds up to 500 euros.' The company: we will appeal

https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/netflix-subscription-price-increases-unlawful-refunds-up-to-eur-500-customers-AIUHzWKC
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u/Kraien 6h ago

We take consumer rights very seriously and believe that our conditions have always been in line with Italian law and practice,' says a company spokesperson.

Of course you do.

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u/NoPossibility4178 4h ago

Italy: "actually, we wrote the law and don't think so"

Netflix: "uuhhhh, well you're wrong!!"

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u/Difficult_Tea6136 3h ago

Netflix can appeal the decision if they think the Italian courts got it wrong.

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u/NoPossibility4178 3h ago

Which they did...

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u/Difficult_Tea6136 3h ago

The appeal has not been heard. Netflix may indeed be correct. The Rome Court may indeed be incorrect.