The Invisible Contract

Abstract

Many users do not realize that by creating a social media account, they are entering into a legally binding agreement with the platform. It might thus be time to radically rethink the principle of contractual informality online. Social media contracts may regain their importance, and users might become more aware of the contractual implications of clicking on the ‘I Agree’ button.

Keywords

• Big Tech, Consumer Protection, Consumer Protection Law, Contract Law, Informality, Platform Regulation, Platforms, Radical Reforms, Social Media