Opinion ID: 1037677
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Alternative Ground For Disposition

Text: Before addressing the question that we certify to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, we briefly discuss an argument by the Walkers that could moot the certified question. The Walkers contend that even if the Quotation would otherwise incorporate the Arbitration clause of the Terms of Sale, the clause does not apply to their purchase because the Terms of Sale applies only to internet purchases. 1 We reject that argument. Contrary to the Walkers’ assertion, the Terms of Sale do not state that they apply only to orders placed on BuildDirect’s website. Nor do the Terms of Use referenced in the Terms of Sale. Nor does anything in the Terms of Sale state that it cannot be incorporated by reference in another agreement. It states only that another signed agreement can override the provisions in the Terms of Sale (which the Quotation does not do, since it states that it is “subject to” the Terms of Sale) and that the Terms of Sale cannot be altered, supplemented, or amended unless in a signed written agreement. 1 We note that the Walkers do not argue on appeal that the Arbitration clause is unconscionable. If it is determined that the Arbitration clause is otherwise incorporated into the contract and the Walkers wish to argue unconscionability, it would be necessary to remand to the district court for further proceedings (including possible factual development) to determine the forum (court or arbitrator) that should decide the issue of unconscionability and, if the court is the proper forum, whether the clause is unconscionable. -5-