22000 People Agree to Clean Toilets for Wifi...

[Gord Barentsen]

...because they didn't read the terms:

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/22000-people-agree-to-clean-toilets-for-wifi-because-they-didnt-read-the-terms/

Highlights:

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In a blog post on its site, a Purple spokesperson explains that the agreement requires users to do any of the following, at Purple's discretion:

• Cleansing local parks of animal waste
• Providing hugs to stray cats and dogs
• Manually relieving sewer blockages
• Cleaning portable lavatories at local festivals and events
• Painting snail shells to brighten up their existence
• Scraping chewing gum off the streets

There was also a prize offer for anyone who contacted the company and pointed out the clause. Only one person received a prize.

Read more at https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/22000-people-agree-to-clean-toilets-for-wifi-because-they-didnt-read-the-terms/#G4g8Xu4bQG3RTc1s.99

 

[NotWithoutMyOntic]

"Providing hugs to stray cats and dogs" 

I confess i'm one of the 99% who don't give a toss about TOS, but Purple is absolutely right - always read the TOS since there are more and more people out there who want to confuse you out of your dollars.

 

[Graham Barnett]

Yeah who can be bothered...but the article is absolutely spot on

[stimmung79]

I guess that's why they add cooldown periods to some contracts - saving people from themselves!