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Originally Posted by thename
And herein lies the difference. By giving Amazon money for the ebook license (they are very much upfront about what you are purchasing the moment you look around the site) you agree to that license to download and read on their devices. You've cited 3 cases all of which are similar in general but differ in certain aspects. To me (and others who read them) they're pretty clear that you are agreeing to buy a license to use a non-physical work and are therefore bound by the license terms. The fact that you think they're offering a "sale" and not a "license" is your interpretation that you believe is held up by these rulings. Others of us feel that you are incorrect and the rulings are on Amazon's side.
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No, it's not clear what Amazon is selling you. You acquire an ebook much like you might buy any other product: by pressing the "Buy now with 1-Click" button. It appears that you are buying the ebook, not the ebook license. Also, if you look at
this page, for example. Click and read the "How Buying works" button. It suggests that you buy the ebook, not the license. Also, you should look at the format chart. It lists the Kindle Edition along with the hardback and audio. That suggests that you are buying the Kindle edition just like you would the hardback or audio.