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		mkehrt 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. ... IANAL, but this is my understanding. What's the consideration in the written offer? Promises aren't enforceable in court. For a contract to be enforceable, it has to be an exchange of something, not a one sided offer. https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/consideration

tzs 3 months ago [–]

There are substitutes for consideration. Search for "detrimental reliance" and "promissory estoppel" if you want to go down that rabbit hole.

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