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The full version of this is at http://www.ftc.gov/be/v990010.htm

Excerpts follow:

" The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wishes to express consumer welfare concerns

...under UCITA a license to use software (rather than the sale of the software itself) would allow the licensor to limit or control ... a consumer's right to sue for a product defect, to use the product, or even to publicly discuss or criticize the product.

...UCITA departs from an important principle...material terms must be disclosed prior to the consummation of the transaction...UCITA does not require that licensees be informed of licensing restrictions in a clear and conspicuous manner prior to the consummation of the transaction. For example, UCITA allows licensors of software to disclose these restrictions after the transaction has been completed, such as when the licensee opens the software box and discovers the terms of the license.

UCITA allocates significant risks to consumers in the event of unauthorized transactions.

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