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Surprise, you just signed a contract! How hidden contracts took over the internet

Jul 15, 2023 · 23m
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  • Online contracts are legally enforceable even when never explicitly signed, hidden in links and terms users rarely read
  • Greg Selden's case against AirBnB for racial discrimination was blocked because he implicitly agreed to arbitration in account terms
  • Episode traces how contract law was rewritten to allow binding agreements accepted without users' active acknowledgment

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