Browsewrap Agreement
/ˈbraʊzˌwræp əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of online contract where terms and conditions are posted on a website and users are deemed to agree by merely using the site, without explicit consent or signature.
The court held that the browsewrap agreement was unenforceable because the user had no actual or constructive notice of the terms.
Forms
- browsewrap agreement
- browsewrap agreements
Related terms
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Commentary
Browsewrap agreements often raise enforceability issues due to lack of user assent or awareness; clear notice and actual consent improve their legal standing.
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