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So one day, I decided to make my own Terms and Conditions of Doing Business with Me, simply as a 'goof' kind of exercise. What gave me the idea was the very co
by 6stringmerc 11y ago
So one day, I decided to make my own Terms and Conditions of Doing Business with Me, simply as a 'goof' kind of exercise.
What gave me the idea was the very common phrasing of "XXXXX reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time and without notice."
The idea was to list some expectations for 'Customer Service' and 'Notification' like correspondence, fees for missed deadlines, etc. Basically like a parody of most EULAs or T&Cs that get signed so frequently. Some were pretty ridiculous (i.e. "If you want to collect a late fee you have to do so in person, by appointment only, and accept cash") while others were more functional and somewhat practical (i.e. "Any sale of personal information undisclosed that results in additional spam/solicitations is an abuse of this relationship and subject to a fine of $XXX").
I've got a copy or two stashed away somewhere, and while I have no doubt it'd be viewed with a very negative eye in a court of law, well, it reminds me of the childish saying "Anything you can do I can do better."
- BostonEnginerd 11y agoIt would be great if you published this. I'd love to start using something like this with the Comcasts of the world.
- 6stringmerc 11y agoHa you think so?! I just got myself set up on Medium and I plan on putting some essays up there. I might just have to put it up for grins.