From Shadowban to Courtroom: Jurisdiction under the Brussels Ibis Regulation in DSA Social Media Platform Disputes

This blogpost examines which EU courts have jurisdiction when social media users challenge account suspensions, content removals, demonetisation or reduced visibility under the Digital Services Act. Since the DSA creates redress mechanisms but no specific jurisdictional rule for civil claims, the Brussels Ibis Regulation becomes decisive. The post argues that consumer users may rely on Articles 17–19 to sue before their home courts, while non-consumer users will usually turn to Article 7(1), with Article 7(2) available only for genuinely non-contractual claims. It also considers the effect of jurisdiction clauses in platform terms of service.