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Tell HN: Claude Code just accepted and signed a contract for me. Without asking

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  1. voidUpdate · · focus · HN ↗
    If a contract is automatically signed by an agent on your behalf, is it legally binding?
    1. AlanYx · · focus · HN ↗
      Generally, yes. There is a lot of case law on various types of software automated contracting (robotic process automation, automated securities transactions, etc.). Exceptions are generally where the other party had knowledge or should have known that the agent didn't have legal authority on behalf of the party it purports to bind.
      1. cyberge99 · · focus · HN ↗
        This is exactly why I built username.md We cryptographically prove identity and authorization grants.

        Granted, it wouldn’t have helped in OP’s situation because the agent was the user by proxy.

        I mention it toward your latter exemption.

        1. rearclabs · · focus · HN ↗

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