A Canadian judge has ruled that the thumbs up emoji can be recognized as a valid means of sealing a contract, equivalent to a signature, as it is a common method of communication and the Courts should not «try to stop the wave of technology and common usage.» . In this sense, these symbols, which imitate everyday gestures such as smiling faces or handshakes, are becoming part of the common language of users.
In this context, a Canadian judge has ruled in a recent case that sending a message with the thumbs up emoji can be construed as a valid means of formally sealing a contract.
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The thumbs up is a commonly used gesture to express approval, agreement or satisfaction with something or someone.
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