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Tim Cushing lists this under the self-inflicted-reputation-wounds-are-surprisingly-pricey dept.
Geek gadget also-ran KlearGear gained internet infamy thanks to the following paragraph tucked away on its "Terms of Sale and Use" page:
In an effort to ensure fair and honest public feedback, and to prevent the publishing of libelous content in any form, your acceptance of this sales contract prohibits you from taking any action that negatively impacts KlearGear.com, its reputation, products, services, management or employees.
Tacked onto this absurd redefining of "fair and honest feedback" was a $3,500 fee. This was [leveled] at a couple who complained about the non-delivery of products it had paid for. This went to court, and the couple was awarded over $300,000 in a default [judgment] when KlearGear no-showed.
For the most part, this would seem to be a cautionary tale--something other companies would take into consideration when crafting their own terms of service. But some companies are still apparently willing to dance with the Devil Streisand by including onerous fees tied to the phrase "fair and honest feedback." Not only will the enforcement of this clause likely result in large amounts of public shaming, but in some states, this may actually be illegal.
In the interest of discouraging future KlearGears from dragging their customers' credit ratings through the mud in response to bad reviews, we present a list of companies that still maintain similar clauses on their websites, along with dollar amounts demanded if this clause is violated.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday December 18 2014, @09:10PM
1. In replying to this comment you agree to never do or say anything which I construe as harmful to me and mine.
2. In reading this comment, you agree to reply pursuant to the terms of agreement in point 1 within 60 minutes of receipt.
3.
(Score: 3, Funny) by martyb on Thursday December 18 2014, @09:21PM
3. ???
4. Profit!
Huh! An internet meme that is actually on-topic! =)
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(Score: 2) by buswolley on Thursday December 18 2014, @09:29PM
I notice that the agreement to which you have agreed does not apply to comments to your comments.
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(Score: 2) by Tork on Thursday December 18 2014, @09:49PM
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday December 18 2014, @10:09PM
According to our implied contract I will now have my 17 year old sharks shoot at you with laser beams.
(Score: 2) by wonkey_monkey on Thursday December 18 2014, @10:59PM
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Did not warn me about tornado.
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