Prohibited Terms and Conditions in Agreements for Consumer Financial Products or Services (Regulation AA)
Abstract
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to prohibit certain contractual provisions in agreements for consumer financial products or services. The proposal would prohibit covered persons from including in their contracts any provisions purporting to waive substantive consumer legal rights and protections (or their remedies) granted by State or Federal law. The proposal would also prohibit contract terms that limit free expression, including with threats of account closure, fines, or breach of contract claims, as well as other contract terms. The proposal would also codify certain longstanding prohibitions under the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Credit Practices Rule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2025-00633 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-00633 is a Proposed Rule published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the Federal Register on January 14, 2025. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to prohibit certain contractual provisions in agreements for consumer financial products or services. The proposal would prohibit covered persons from including in their contracts any provisions purporting to waive substantive consumer legal rights and protections (or their remedies) granted by State or Federal law. The proposal would also prohibit contract terms that limit free expression, including with threats of account closure, fines, or breach of contract claims, as well as other contract terms. The proposal would also codify certain longstanding prohibitions under the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Credit Practices Rule. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/14/2025-00633/prohibited-terms-and-conditions-in-agreements-for-consumer-financial-products-or-services-regulation.
Is document 2025-00633 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-00633 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.