Electronic Arbitration in E-Commerce Contracts

Hamed Thabat  Ajab; Abeer Teref  Razzaq

doi:10.51699/cajlpc.v6i4.1322

Hamed Thabat Ajab University of Wasit, College of Administration and Economics
Abeer Teref Razzaq University of Wasit, College of Administration and Economics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v6i4.1322

Keywords: Electronic Arbitration, Electronic Contracts, E-Commerce, Digital Will Artificial Intelligence, Contractual Balance, Electronic Consumer Protection

Abstract

This search title the issue of electronic Arbitration in e-commerce contracts, as one of the most prominent contemporary legal and technical challenges brought about by the digital revolution and the rapid expansion of commercial activities online. The study aims to clarify the concept of electronic Arbitration in digital contracts, define its legal nature, and examine its impact on the contractual balance between the parties, especially in light of the dominance of automated systems and artificial intelligence in modern contracting processes. The research further analyzes the legal dilemmas posed by electronic Arbitration , particulaly with regard to conditions of contract formation ,consent, and the degree to which the principle of equality between contracting parties is upheld. moreover , it investigates the legal protection mechanisims that can be activated to safeguard the weaker party in such contract , such as the digital consumer or end-user. The research concluded with a set of recommendations, most notably the need to obligated e-commerce platforms to provide full disclosure of contractual terms and tob offer technical tools that allow users to review and understand the contract prior to its conclusion.

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