International Treaties and E-Contracts

The video discusses the formation of electronic contracts internationally, focusing on the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts. This Model Law provides rules for executing contracts between parties from different nations, emphasizing non-discrimination, technological neutrality, and functional equivalence. It is widely used, even by non-signatory nations, to ensure electronic agreements are enforceable.

What are the fundamental tenets of the Model Law regarding electronic contracts?

In what scenarios might the validity or execution of an electronic agreement be questioned?