Q: Dear, In some contractual correspondences/variance order proposals, I noticed that: "If you don't respond within this certain time frame this document stipulates, the T&Cs are considered as accepted from the date the document is received". Is that valid as per the UAE law? Does it mean accepted that receive & acknowledge a document? Please advise me legally pointing out with law clauses. Thanks,

Q: Hi, Last 2 months, I was given a SIM-card. The sales agent told me it was free and no contract, he tried to ask for a salary slip but I haven't been able to give. He manipulated the registration of the SIM, and all I gave was my Emirates ID. Upon reaching home I found out what he gave me is a postpaid SIM with 2 years' contract of AED 150 per month. One week later, I filed a complaint to their office to cancel the SIM, but they told me that the contract will continue and I have to pay AED 150 per month regardless to the situation that happened to me. They told me also if I want to cancel the contract, I have to pay AED 1500. Now I told him I cannot pay that amount because I cannot afford, besides I was lied to and bluffed by their sales agent. The billing of postpaid plan continues and I didn't pay it. Will I be sued with a travel ban in future, even if my salary slip was fabricated by their sales agent?

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