Is an Emoji Legally Binding? đź‘Ť
08/29/23 • 23 min
Emojis... widely used in digital communication to convey emotions, actions, or ideas, haven’t typically been universally recognized as legally binding symbols in formal contracts or agreements. Until now.
A recent decision at the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan found the thumbs-up emoji (👍) constituted acceptance of a contract to sell 87 metric tonnes of flax. The damages ordered to be paid were $82,000.
It may be unconventional but it was legally binding.
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Emojis... widely used in digital communication to convey emotions, actions, or ideas, haven’t typically been universally recognized as legally binding symbols in formal contracts or agreements. Until now.
A recent decision at the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan found the thumbs-up emoji (👍) constituted acceptance of a contract to sell 87 metric tonnes of flax. The damages ordered to be paid were $82,000.
It may be unconventional but it was legally binding.
Gardiner Roberts website https://www.grllp.com/
Email Gavin Tighe [email protected]
Email Stephen Thiele [email protected]
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Beneath the Law - Is an Emoji Legally Binding? đź‘Ť
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Gavin Tighe (00:00):
My iPhone automatically prompts me with the alternative for OK, to give a thumbs up emoji. It is synonymous according to my iPhone with, OK so I think context is everything here.
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