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The Power of a Thumbs-Up: Emojis as Contractual Acceptance
Does an emoji legally demonstrate acceptance of a contract?
Contract terms are confusing, and guidance makes it clear that, where possible, contracts should be written in clear and appropriate terms.
It might be assumed that a contract would only be agreed (or “accepted”) once signed. However, in a recent case, a thumbs up emoji was used in correspondence and the court agreed this confirmed acceptance of a contract.
When negotiating contracts and/or agreeing key terms, individuals and companies should be very careful not to do anything which could constitute acceptance, and should send positive affirming emojis only if terms are agreed.
Katherine David and Thomas Forshaw in Hamlins Commercial Disputes team tell us more: The Power of a Thumbs-Up: Emojis as Contractual Acceptance - Hamlins LLP London
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