1. TASK: Insert the appropriate word in the text below:
fine print - affected - complex - hidden
imbalance - lack - legible - plain - transparent
Signing a contract: some features
Before signing any contract, read and understand the _________.
For example, as stated by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), 2013, a _________ of transparency regarding a term in a standard-form consumer contract may cause a significant _________ in the parties’ rights and obligations.]
A term is considered _________ if it is:
- expressed in reasonably _________ language
- _________
- presented clearly
- readily available to any party _________ by the term
Terms that may not be considered transparent include terms that are _________ in fine print or schedules or phrased in _________ or technical language.
2. CHECK YOUR SPEAKING
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fine print |
[ faɪn ] [ prɪnt ] |
дрібний шрифт |
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affected |
[ əˈfek.tɪd ] |
повпливати |
|
complex |
[ ˈkɒmpleks ] |
складний |
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hidden |
[ ˈhɪd.ən ] |
захований |
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imbalance |
[ ˌɪmˈbæl.əns ] |
незбалансований |
|
lack |
[ læk ] |
нестача |
|
legible |
[ ˈledʒ.ɪ.bl̩ ] |
читабельний |
|
plain |
[ pleɪn ] |
простий |
|
transparent |
[ trænsˈpærənt ] |
прозорий |
3. SEE CORRECT ANSWER
Signing a contract: some features
Before signing any contract, read and understand the fine print.
For example, as stated by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), 2013, a lack of transparency regarding a term in a standard-form consumer contract may cause a significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and obligations.]
A term is considered transparent if it is:
- expressed in reasonably plain language
- legible
- presented clearly
- readily available to any party affected by the term
Terms that may not be considered transparent include terms that are hidden in fine print or schedules or phrased in complex or technical language.
