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This unique one-volume monograph offers commentary on the contract law of twenty key jurisdictions as it applies to online business. The text provides legal counsel and businesspeople with practical information about electronic transactions and contract formation, as well as a description of the country's general legal framework and an overview of the country's scheme of online business regulation. Features in-depth analysis of key practice issues BL General principles of contract law BL E-commerce legislation in force BL Electronic transactions BL Effective formation of online contracts (e-contracts) BL When and how an offer is made to create an online contract BL When and where an online contract is formed BL Shrinkwrap and clickwrap issues BL Digital signatures BL Evidentiary issues BL ""Self-help"" issues BL Special provisions to include in online contracts BL Legislation governing online contracts In addition to the country coverage, Online Contract Formation includes a wealth of supplementary material: sample agreements and forms, topical contract-related commentary, and source documents. Sample Forms/Agreements, including: BL Checklist including tips on how to make your online agreement more enforceable BL Sample click-through agreement for purchasing goods over the Internet BL Sample clauses for arbitration agreements with respect to both consumer and commercial transactions BL Sample terms and conditions for a website BL Website development agreement BL Links agreement Sample commentary, including: BL Glossary of online business terms BL Jurisdictional Issues in International E-Commerce Contracts BL Effective Formation of Contracts by Electronic Means, and Dispute Resolution in the New E-conomy: Still More Questions than Answers Key sources/documents include: BL (US) Electronic Signatures Act (ESIGA) BL Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (Canada) BL Canada's Uniform Law Conference of Canada Uniform Electronic Commerce Act BL UNCITRAL Draft Uniform Rules on Electronic Signatures.

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Stephan Kinsella, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., and Andrew Simpson, New Zealand Commerce Commission

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