Les contrats électroniques EN

Electronic contracts have become essential in the age of e-commerce.

Conventional contracts concluded by electronic means, they derive their uniqueness from the immateriality of the medium by which they are concluded and executed, which above all raises questions of proof and formalism.

Whether the contracts are concluded by professionals or private individuals on a B-to-B, B-to-C or C-to-C basis, with an automated server, or negotiated by e-mail exchanges, this book deciphers the applicable rules, such as European Directive 2000/31 on electronic commerce and its transposition by the law on confidence in the digital economy of 21 June 2004, and details their specific requirements, addressing consumer protection in particular.

It also explores the challenges posed by the international nature of e-commerce, requiring reflection on the competent jurisdictions, applicable laws and attempts at harmonisation, following the example of the work of UNCITRAL.

Rich in references to case law and legal doctrine, Les contrats électroniques is an indispensable tool for lawyers, in-house counsel and legal professionals wishing to grasp the complex legal issues surrounding electronic contracts, which are at the heart of modern economic exchanges.

The authors

Jérôme Huet is Professor Emeritus at the University of Paris-Panthéon-Assas and former Director of the Centre d'études du numérique (CEJEN). He is