Level 1: Informational

This section is advisory.

Overview

An agent can find the published terms and conditions of a service. The terms are readable at a known URL. Proceeding with a transaction after discovering the terms constitutes affirmative consent.

The legal-context.json file points to the terms document. An agent or human that transacts after discovering the terms has implicitly accepted them. No hash, no blockchain, no signature needed.

How It Works

{
  "terms": "https://example.com/terms/v3.pdf"
}

1. Agent fetches /.well-known/legal-context.json
2. Agent reads the terms URL
3. Agent downloads and reads the terms document
4. Agent proceeds with the transaction (or declines)

Proceeding constitutes consent.

Legal Basis

This is the same legal basis as browsewrap and clickwrap agreements established under:

• UETA — Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
• E-SIGN — Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001-7006)
• eIDAS — Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 for EU jurisdictions

The difference from today's browsewrap: the terms are in a standard, machine-readable location. An agent does not need to guess where the terms are. A human does not need to hunt for a footer link. The convention itself makes the consent mechanism more robust — the terms were discoverable, and the agent proceeded.

When Level 1 Is Sufficient

Level 1 is appropriate for transactions where the terms are public, the value is low to moderate, and the primary need is discoverability rather than cryptographic proof:

• SaaS API access
• Content licensing
• Commodity purchases
• Standard subscription services

For transactions where it matters that the terms cannot be altered after the fact, see Level 2: Provable.