Florida Court Rules on Enforceability of “Browsewrap” vs. “Clickwrap” Website Terms and Conditions

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Internet sellers and website designers beware of new law in Florida governing internet sales.  A Florida state appellate court has ruled, in a case of first impression, against enforcing a “browsewrap” agreement and, as an aside, in favor “clickwrap” agreements.  For non-lawyers, the importance of this “case of first impression” means that this decision is now the law across Florida unless and until another appellate court weighs in or the legislature passes a law.  Internet sellers and website designers need to ensure that their sites comply with this new ruling.

 

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