Comment by Guvante
14 hours ago
That can happen in the US too... When you agree to a contract you are bound to the terms of it.
Why do you think it is so common to hear horror stories about gym memberships?
But in your example no one agreed to the contract which means no agreement exists.
Generally you can say that payment was agreement to terms but that doesn't work if you deceived to get the payment.
> in your example no one agreed to the contract which means no agreement exists.
??? you agreed to it by registering a .at domain. There was probably some fine print at your registrar which says you agree with the registry policies
My bad I meant original example. I agree the "you agreed to auto renewal" silliness happens everywhere.
Likely the difference is court costs.
Original example would be legal. If they say "send us money to accept this offer" and you send them money, then you accept that offer.