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Originally Posted by DNSB
For libraries in the USA, I have heard some interesting comments on the First Sale Doctrine which would appear to allow the library to purchase a physical book from any vendor and then be able to loan it out.
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My understanding of that is that may not cover rental or hire. It was purely about the ability to resell a physical item, a right taken for granted in most countries.
Buying a physical item for resale, or reselling it after use, isn't the same as hires and rentalsin most countries for most things. Like a retail car warranty might not apply to rental or taxi usages.
Similarly the EU wide consumer protection of fit for purpose, no makers defects and as advertised (1 to 6 year protection depending on product) only applies to retail sales to private persons. Not wholesale sales or rentals.