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Rael
07-01-2009, 03:21 PM
Suppose you had a webpage and put up a disclaimer saying that you agree that you do not work for the government and that government officials are not allowed to access your site, and made them click an "I agree" button.

Assuming they did not have a warrant, would this be legally binding?
Matt Collins
07-01-2009, 03:40 PM
Can you have a disclaimer on your land that no governmental agents can tresspass?
FrankRep
07-01-2009, 03:45 PM
Suppose you had a webpage and put up a disclaimer saying that you agree that you do not work for the government and that government officials are not allowed to access your site, and made them click an "I agree" button.

Assuming they did not have a warrant, would this be legally binding?

No
Rael
07-01-2009, 04:31 PM
No

can you explain further?
FrankRep
07-01-2009, 04:32 PM
can you explain further?

It's not a binding contract. You can block MIL and GOV id addresses.
Minarchy4Sale
07-01-2009, 04:42 PM
No.
Rael
07-01-2009, 05:00 PM
It's not a binding contract. You can block MIL and GOV id addresses.

Can't you word it so that it becomes a binding contract?
FrankRep
07-01-2009, 05:03 PM
Can't you word it so that it becomes a binding contract?
If you're really serious, try contacting a lawyer to see what the options are.
Optatron
07-01-2009, 06:06 PM
you mean that stupid "Internet Privacy act" bull?

http://www.snopes.com/legal/privacy.asp