A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature.
A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature. The Saskatchewan-based judge made the ruling on the grounds that the courts must adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate, as originally reported by The Guardian.
I wouldn’t say this is boring dystopia as much as people may think. With the exception of guarantee or land disposal contracts don’t gave yo be in writing, on must have a outward sign of acceptance (and offer/acceptance and support by co sideration). A thumb emovi can be a sign of acceptance.
To add some context. The farmer involved had previously agreed multiple other contracts with a thumbs up. In context it was obvious the thumbs up was intended as “I agree”.
Courts recognising how language and communication is changing is completely normal. It’s the same concept at the tick box+button press of online contracts. So long as both parties are aware of the terms, and accept them, that’s all that counts. A signature is just the most formalised acceptance method.
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I wouldn’t say this is boring dystopia as much as people may think. With the exception of guarantee or land disposal contracts don’t gave yo be in writing, on must have a outward sign of acceptance (and offer/acceptance and support by co sideration). A thumb emovi can be a sign of acceptance.
To add some context. The farmer involved had previously agreed multiple other contracts with a thumbs up. In context it was obvious the thumbs up was intended as “I agree”.
Courts recognising how language and communication is changing is completely normal. It’s the same concept at the tick box+button press of online contracts. So long as both parties are aware of the terms, and accept them, that’s all that counts. A signature is just the most formalised acceptance method.