obscure contracts
[/əbˈskjʊr ˈkɒntræks/]
nounpl: obscure contracts
contratos obscuros
1. Agreements or legal documents that are unclear, ambiguous, or difficult to understand due to complex language, vague terms, or hidden clauses
The company was criticized for presenting obscure contracts to customers that contained unfavorable hidden terms.
A empresa foi criticada por apresentar contratos obscuros aos clientes que continham termos ocultos desfavoráveis.
2. Contracts intentionally made difficult to comprehend to conceal unfavorable conditions or disadvantageous provisions from one party
Consumer protection agencies warned about obscure contracts used by predatory lenders.
Agências de proteção ao consumidor alertaram sobre contratos obscuros usados por credores abusivos.
3. Legal agreements with terminology that lacks clarity and may result in disputes due to misinterpretation
The lawyer advised his client to avoid signing obscure contracts without thorough legal review.
O advogado aconselhou seu cliente a evitar assinar contratos obscuros sem revisão legal minuciosa.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, obscure contracts are a significant consumer protection issue. Brazilian consumer protection law (Código de Proteção e Defesa do Consumidor) specifically addresses abusive contract terms. In the USA, consumer advocacy groups regularly warn about obscure contracts in industries like financial services, telecommunications, and subscription services. The term reflects growing concern about corporate practices that exploit information asymmetry between large companies and individual consumers.
NYC Slang
shady contracts / sketchy deals
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