Tesla Reverses Stance on Legal Action Against Cybertruck Resellers
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla appears to be retracting the stringent restrictions it had imposed on potential buyers of its highly anticipated Cybertruck, which is yet to hit the market.
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As of yesterday, Tesla's US order agreement page contained a stern warning, threatening legal action against Cybertruck buyers who attempted to resell the vehicle without explicit permission within the first year of ownership. However, as of Tuesday, this language is noticeably absent from the page, although it can still be accessed through the Internet Archive.
The initial rules stipulated that Cybertruck owners were barred from attempting any resale during the first year unless granted explicit approval by Tesla. Furthermore, the company reserved the right to buy back the vehicle before any external sale could take place.
Previously, the order agreement explicitly stated, "Tesla may seek injunctive relief to prevent the transfer of title of the Vehicle or demand liquidated damages from you in the amount of $50,000 or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater. Tesla may also refuse to sell you any future vehicles."
The recent alteration in stance by Tesla has caught the attention of industry observers. However, it's essential to approach this development with caution, as Tesla has not clarified whether the removal of this language is permanent, and the exact reasons for this change remain unclear. The update was initially noticed by user Sawyer Merritt.
This marks another instance where Tesla has addressed concerns related to reselling. The company has gained notoriety in recent years for placing resellers on its "do not sell list."
