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Originally Posted by LGN
people don't actually read Licenses.
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That in itself doesn't mean the license isn't binding. I for one do read every software (and other license) before I agree. Probably, something about working in the financial industry got me into this habit. I've said to people plenty of times, "it's in the contract, which you signed saying you fully understand and agree to the terms."
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Originally Posted by LGN
Besides I think they are legally doubtful
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The courts (in the US) continue to uphold them as, legal, valid and binding. Earlier this year the US Supreme Court rulled that AT&T's terms of service that prohibit customers from filling class action law suits to is valid. The USC then threw out a pending class action suit and stated that the terms say that individual arbitration is the only course of action for customers so that's what people need to do.
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Originally Posted by LGN
Who of you ever brought back software because of it's license, really.
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Plenty of people return the copy of Windows that come with their computer. It says it in the license that you can get a full refund from the manufacturer if you don't want it and it comes preloaded.
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Originally Posted by LGN
Personally I think this stuff is not meant for end users but for lawyers.
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It's written to be able to stand in a court of law. Unfortunately, the legal system (in the US) is designed so only lawyers somewhat understand it. However, this still does not absolve an individual from breaking the law.