How Proper Clickthrough Agreements Can Protect Your Business
Since first appearing in 2002, clickthrough litigation has skyrocketed 626%, indicating that many companies still have trouble understanding what makes their online contracts valid, what evidence they need to bring to court, and how to protect their business.
June 19, 2019 at 07:00 AM
6 minute read
Increasingly, B2B and B2C companies like Uber, AirBnB, and Amazon are defending their online terms in court. As more businesses move to the internet to take advantage of its speed and convenience, the contracts that govern their business relationships must also move online.
Courts routinely recognize that an electronic click of a button or checkbox indicates the acceptance of an online agreement. But while companies generally know this, they struggle to understand that the layout of the page and the language surrounding the checkbox or button also determines the validity and enforceability of the contract.
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