§ 42-127.1-14. Automated transaction.
In an automated transaction, the following rules apply:
(1) A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents’ actions or the resulting terms and agreements;
(2) A contract may be formed by the interaction of an electronic agent and an individual, acting on the individual’s own behalf or for another person, including by an interaction in which the individual performs actions that the individual is free to refuse to perform and which the individual knows or has reason to know will cause the electronic agent to compete the transaction or performance;
(3) The terms of the contract are determined by the substantive law applicable to it.
History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 175, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 259, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-127.1 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 42-127.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-127.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 42-127.1-4. - Prospective application.
Section 42-127.1-5. - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures — Variations by agreement.
Section 42-127.1-6. - Construction and application.
Section 42-127.1-8. - Provision of information in writing — Presentation of records.
Section 42-127.1-9. - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 42-127.1-10. - Effect of change or error.
Section 42-127.1-11. - Notarization and acknowledgement.
Section 42-127.1-12. - Retention of electronic records — Originals.
Section 42-127.1-13. - Admissibility in evidence.
Section 42-127.1-14. - Automated transaction.
Section 42-127.1-15. - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 42-127.1-16. - Transferable records.
Section 42-127.1-18. - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.