A validade dos contratos eletrônicos dentro da ordem jurídica brasileira

Abstract

This study has the objective of analyze the validity of electronic contracts, demonstrating that these, by having equal treatment to physical contracts should always be guided for requirements of the business law. This study also makes an analysis of the digital signature, which is the signature made by the parties in an electronic document. In this context, it was intended to show the security provided by the use of digital signature, to prove that the party who signed that document really is who they claim to be. Finally, and briefly, show the laws apply to electronic contracts in Brazil and other countries, as well as their proper evolutions.