I believe that web operators still should give users
adequate notice of changes in their terms of use if their dealings with users
are primarily on the internet. This would mean all social networking sites and
E-shops like Ebay or Amazon. The reason for this is that all Browse-Wrap
contracts are legally enforceable contracts due to the Verio case and as such,
need to be treated as legally enforceable contracts.
The notice can be feasibly given because to sign up to these
sites a valid e-mail address must be given. Hence a month before that changes
come into effect an E-mail can be sent to all the accounts alerting them of the
changes. This E-mail can also be repeated each week leading up to the changes
being effective. A message can also be located on the home page stating that
E-mails have been sent regarding the changes; and a link can be proved that
would lead them to more information. To date however I have not seen a site do
such a thing.
But by following the above remedy relevant notice of changes
to terms of service can be provided. Since this is a legal contract these users
still have rights and web operators should strive to facilitate those rights as
best they can.
I like this, it really under pins the importance of adequate noticing. Although I must disagree about how emails can be used to send puppies.
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