Making Sense of Software EULAs 277
Brian E. writes "An informal Clearware.org poll indicates that 67% of the 66 respondants never or rarely completely read end-user license agreements (EULAs). Clearware.org aims to make sense of software by proposing guidelines for vendors to characterize end-user license agreements. Defined characteristics include terms and conditions found in existing EULAs that impact control over the user's experience, privacy and system security. The guideline extends on the idea of Creative Commons' commons deed and RDF/XML metadata formats. This simplifies EULA terms in a consumer friendly way similar to care labels on clothing, nutrition facts on food and warnings on hazardous materials."
Re:I thought these were unenforceable (Score:5, Informative)
So, once again, true shrink wrap EULAs have been tested in most major jurisdictions and are valid contracts, subject to certain limitations. Terms of Service contracts, like the "EULA" found in MMOGs, are simply enforceable. There is a common perception that EULAs have not been tested in court. This is incorrect. They have been.
Don Shelkey [okratas.com]
eula wiki (Score:4, Informative)
This wiki
http://www.gripewiki.com/index.php/EULA_Library [gripewiki.com]
is trying to keep a public record of eulas (along with some analysis).
Web Sites Prevent Reading EULA (Score:3, Informative)
No wonder people don't read them. I don't do it online anymore.
Re:I thought these were unenforceable (Score:1, Informative)
Windows License Disagreement Tool [geocities.com]
Just run it, then drag the target over the license. Double-click the target, and the license changes to whatever you want. Alternatively, it lets you enable the "Next" button on the install even if you have "I disagree" selected.
Re:Sample of 67? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Are "licenses" subject to sales tax? (Score:1, Informative)
There was a specific request by a Illinois based business to not collect sales tax on software, the end result was :
Re:Here's my clarification (Score:3, Informative)
Problem is, in most EULA, there is NO way for them to break the contract since they promise nothing and have no responsaibilites.
Re:Sample of 67? (Score:5, Informative)