Special Types of Contracts in Cyberspace
People encounter special types of online contracts every day. When you download software over the internet, you likely enter into a contract with the software developer regarding your use of that software. If you create a new online social networking profile, you enter into a contract with the social networking platform provider. It is fair to say that most people do not read the “terms of use” or “terms of service” documents before clicking on “I agree” in order to access an online product or service.
Such a contract is called a contract of adhesion. An offeror drafts these types of contracts for its own benefit. The offeree has little opportunity to negotiate the terms of the contract. In order to use ...
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