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Research shows most online consumer contracts are incomprehensible, but still legally binding

Written by Samuel Becher, Associate Professor of Business Law, Victoria University of Wellington

The law assumes consumers read the terms and conditions of their contracts, and in a dispute, they are held responsible for the written terms of any agreements.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

Most of us will have entered into consumer contracts with large companies and ticked a box to confirm we understand the terms and conditions –...

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Research shows most online consumer contracts are incomprehensible, but still legally binding

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia

A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stick

Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done

Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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Accenture Names Andrew J.P. Levy Chief Corporate and Government Affairs Officer

Whitlam didn't really end our old honours system. We're still handing Orders of Australia to the wrong people

Ensuring Infrastructure Security For Remote Work

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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