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It sucks for the people who are losing money over this, but the policy is pretty clear, so it's harsh but fair. I think before we are done with the coronavirus,
by lacker 7y ago
It sucks for the people who are losing money over this, but the policy is pretty clear, so it's harsh but fair. I think before we are done with the coronavirus, there will be a lot more economic losses spread around.
- aeternum 7y agoJust because the fine-print of a TOS or agreement says one thing about liability does not always make the terms enforceable. Many consumer protection laws are written to address the one-sided nature of agreements like this as the consumer typically cannot negotiate like they can with a normal contract.
- finnthehuman 7y agoIt looks like he bought boothspace. I doubt that whatever laws exist about contracts of adhesion apply to that kind of business agreement.
- qtplatypus 7y agoforce majeure clauses have been long held to be enforceable.
- weka 7y agoA big case in point. > The winner sued the New Hampshire Lottery last month under the name of Jane Doe, in a bid to collect the winnings through a trust to protect her anonymity. Just because it's in writing -- it doesn't mean it's always enforceable. https://money.cnn.com/2018/03/12/news/powerball-winner-anonymous/index.html https://money.cnn.com/2018/03/12/news/powerball-winner-anony...
- ncr100 7y agoNo losses for SXSW.