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E-Contracts: A Guide for Consumers

An e-contract is a legally binding contract made online between a seller and consumer for the purchase of goods or services. Standard contract law principles apply to e-contracts. Consumers typically sign e-contracts by clicking "I agree" and should read all terms carefully. Problems can include receiving the wrong item, difficulty returning goods, security issues, or goods not being delivered as described. Consumers should first try to resolve issues directly with the seller, but determining where to enforce the contract may be difficult when parties are in different locations.

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E-Contracts: A Guide for Consumers

An e-contract is a legally binding contract made online between a seller and consumer for the purchase of goods or services. Standard contract law principles apply to e-contracts. Consumers typically sign e-contracts by clicking "I agree" and should read all terms carefully. Problems can include receiving the wrong item, difficulty returning goods, security issues, or goods not being delivered as described. Consumers should first try to resolve issues directly with the seller, but determining where to enforce the contract may be difficult when parties are in different locations.

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What Is An E-Contract

 A legally binding contract (electronic contract) made

by buying goods or services through the internet

between an electronic agent(Seller) and the

parties(consumer) .

 Some examples of E contracts are: online grocery

,eBay, and online auctions‫مزاد‬.

Does the general law of contract apply to E contracts?


Yes, the standard legal principles of contract law apply to
internet transactions such as online shopping and banking.
How do I sign an E contract?
You usually sign an E contract by clicking on the "I agree"
or "I accept" button. You should always read any terms of
the contract carefully, including the fine print before
clicking on the "I agree" or "I accept" button. Always ensure
that you print out a copy of your agreement (contract)
What can go wrong with my E-
contract?(BUYERS/consumers)
 ordering the wrong product
 receiving the wrong item
 difficulty in returning the product
 security and privacy issues
 the goods are not delivered
 the goods delivered do not match the online
description
 the goods are not delivered on time
 the seller failed to disclose all relevant information
about the product or terms of sale
 the goods are damaged in transit, or
scamming‫االحتيال‬.

What is a scam
 Scammers pretend to sell a product (often very
cheaply) so they can steal your credit card or bank
account details. Similarly, they may take your money
but send you a faulty or worthless product instead or
even nothing at all.
What are the steps I take to resolve my E contract problem?

 Always try to resolve your E contract problem directly


with the person or company who you either sold to
or purchased the goods from.
What court do I enforce my contract in?
 Often the buyer and seller live in different states or
even different countries.
 It can be difficult with internet contracts to work out
where the contract was made.
 As the law that applies to the agreement and the place
to start legal action depends on where the contract
was made, it is sometimes the case that buyers or
sellers cannot force the other person to meet their
obligations ‫االلتزام بالوعود‬under the contract made on
the internet. You should get legal advice.
What are the possible damages for seller?
 Consumers don’t show a commitment of the contract
 Consumers are not able to pay their obligations ‫عدم‬
‫سداد االلتزامات‬
 Fake information from the consumers
 Spreading fake/negative news about the seller

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