Often, we come across different types of contracts online, and in the end it is necessary to click to confirm and thus, enjoy the service. However, what few actually do is read all the conditions imposed. To prove this, a company showed how easy it is to deceive people.
In a test to show that many people are not aware of the terms that are present in the contracts, Purple, a British company that provides free WiFi in the region, added a joke that many people ended up not even realizing, that is, the exchange of free access for thousand-hour community service.
"The user can be called upon, as Purple wishes, to provide XNUMX hours of community service. This may include one of the following: cleaning up animal waste from public parks, providing shelter for stray dogs and cats, clearing sewer blockages manually, cleaning toilets at festivals and events, buffing snail shells to a shine and removing gum from the streets," part of the contract reads.
Only one person realized what Purple had entered into the contract and did not accept the terms. However, 22 people did not pay attention to what was written. This time, of course, it's all just a joke, or rather a test, but it could be real, and with far more serious consequences.
"WiFI users need to read the terms when they are registering to access a network. What have they agreed to, what kind of information are they sharing and what kind of permission are they giving companies? Our experience has shown that it is very easy to check a box and consenting to something that is not fair," said Gavin Wheeldon, executive director of Purple.
