TOTS – Tech on Tuesdays
Topic
Terms and Conditions May Apply: Contract Law on the Internet
Websites have fine print too. And it’s those “fine print” terms and conditions that answer questions like: Why can I use this newspaper clipping from this service, and not that clipping from that service? What happens if I allow someone else to use my account on that website? If I get into a dispute with a genealogical service provider, can I sue them? Understanding contract law on the internet can keep us out of trouble.
by Judy Russell
Judy Russell is a widely respected and highly sought-after speaker—and for good reason.
As a genealogist with a law degree, she brings a unique perspective to family history research. Through her work at The Legal Genealogist, she aims to demystify the complex and often confusing legal concepts and terminology that are essential to understanding our ancestors’ lives.
By placing historical events and records in their proper legal context, she helps genealogists uncover not just the facts, but the deeper meaning and richness behind them.