Actual problems of concluding civil law contracts on the Internet

Gudkov A. I., Krasilschikov A. V., Mishchenko V. I.

In this article, the authors analyze one of the current phenomena of civil turnover, which, with the development of digital technologies and the widespread use of the Internet, has firmly entered the life of society and is actively used by subjects of civil legal relations both in the business environment and in the field of solving social and everyday issues of citizens: the conclusion of civil law contracts on the Internet. Noting the significant influence of information technology on the institution of contract law, the authors at the same time note problematic aspects in this area of legal relations. According to the authors, it requires additional legal regulation. On the basis of the analysis carried out, the authors express their proposals for amending the current legal mechanism of contractual relations and transactions.

Keywords:internet, contract, electronic form of contract, judicial practice, acceptance, offer, law, e-commerce, party.