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Isn't it nice if ToS is legally binding? 1. Make a website and write somewhere in the middle of ToS that visitor must pay $1000 (for example) for every page vi
by codedokode 10y ago
Isn't it nice if ToS is legally binding?
1. Make a website and write somewhere in the middle of ToS that visitor must pay $1000 (for example) for every page viewed or for every second spent on a site
2. Persuade him to press "I have read and agree to the ToS" and to stay as long as possible
3. Send a bill
- TallGuyShort 10y agoThen at what point does something become binding on the Internet? Most of my financial work over the last year has involved e-signed contracts. I typed my name and the date, certifying I had read and understand the contract - the difference between that and certifying that I've read the ToS via a checkbox seems arbitrary.
- AstralStorm 10y agoIn EU this would be treated as a shrink wrap EULA. Those are generally not considered binding. Click wrap is different and some may be considered binding. (Caveat: IANAL)
- gregmac 10y agoI was thinking I'd add a header to all my HTTP requests: X-Terms-of-Service: This HTTP request is subject to the terms of use published at https://example.com/tos. By responding to this request you are accepting these terms and conditions in full.
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoMake sure you also say "... and agree that these terms and conditions supercede any other agreements between us." [Edit: IANAL.]
- frenchman_in_ny 10y agoSomething (tongue-in-cheek) like this actually already happened [0], where users granted the website their immortal soul. [0] http://www.out-law.com/page-10929 http://www.out-law.com/page-10929
- jahewson 10y agoUnfortunately for your hypothetical website owner, this is extortion, which is a real crime.
- inetknght 10y agoHow is that any different from any other ToS? How do you define extortion?
- codedokode 10y agoI don't think so. I just sell a non-exclusive license to view copyrighted images to the visitor for $1000 each with delayed payment. Totally legal.