E-Contract Essentials 4.2

What is the legal validity of an E-contract?

• E-contracts are legally valid if they meet the requirements of a traditional contract and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

• E-contracts are valid only if they are notarized in person.

• E-contracts are valid only if they are written on paper.

• E-contracts are only valid if handwritten and signed in ink.

Name two types of electronic contracts.

• Clapwrap agreements

• Drowsewrap agreements

• Shrinkwrap agreements

• Clickwrap agreements, Browsewrap agreements

What are the key steps in the contract formation process for E-contracts?

• Negotiation, Rejection, Performance, Voidability, Ratification, Authentication

• Offer, Acceptance, Capacity, Legal purpose, Consent, Electronic signature

• Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Legal capacity, Legal purpose, Consent, Electronic signature

• Invitation to treat, Counteroffer, Revocation, Incapacity, Illegality, Duress

Discuss one common enforcement issue related to E-contracts.

• Failure to disclose terms and conditions

• Lack of digital signatures

• Inadequate data protection measures

• Identity verification of parties

What are some consumer rights to consider in E-contracts?

• Complex legal jargon

• Unlimited liability for consumers

• Automatic renewal without consent

• Clear and understandable terms, dispute resolution mechanisms, privacy and data protection, transparency regarding seller's identity and contact information

Explain the concept of E-contract legal validity.

• E-contract legal validity does not require any form of authentication.

• E-contract legal validity is based on meeting traditional contract requirements and complying with electronic signature laws.

• E-contract legal validity is only applicable to handwritten contracts.

• E-contract legal validity is solely based on verbal agreements.

How do clickwrap agreements differ from browsewrap agreements?

• Clickwrap agreements and browsewrap agreements are essentially the same and do not differ in any way.

• Clickwrap agreements assume consent through passive use, while browsewrap agreements require active consent through clicking.

• Clickwrap agreements require passive consent through clicking, while browsewrap agreements assume consent through active use.

• Clickwrap agreements require active consent through clicking, while browsewrap agreements assume consent through passive use.

What role does offer and acceptance play in E-contract formation?

• Offer and acceptance are crucial in E-contract formation as they signify the mutual agreement between parties to enter into a contract under specific terms.

• Offer and acceptance are optional in E-contract formation

• Offer and acceptance are only relevant in physical contracts

• Offer and acceptance are only needed in verbal agreements

What are the challenges of enforcing E-contracts across different jurisdictions?

• Technological limitations

• Consistent legal interpretations

• Legal frameworks, language barriers, differing interpretations of contract terms, difficulties in enforcing judgments internationally

• Efficient cross-border communication

How can consumers protect their rights when entering into E-contracts?

• By carefully reading and understanding the terms and conditions of the contract, ensuring the contract includes clauses that protect their rights, keeping records of all communications and transactions, and seeking legal advice if needed.

• By sharing personal information freely

• By signing the contract without reading it

• By ignoring any suspicious clauses