adhesion contracts in California

Adhesion contracts in California are agreements drafted by one party, usually a large corporation, that the other party, often a consumer, must accept as-is without negotiation. These contracts are common in situations like renting a car, using a cell phone, or buying insurance, where the consumer has little bargaining power. California law scrutinizes these contracts to ensure they are fair and do not contain unfair or unconscionable terms. While they are generally enforceable, courts can refuse to enforce parts that are deemed unjust or overly one-sided.