Editing End-user license agreement (section)

===Controversies Surrounding EULAs===
EULAs have become increasingly contentious due to their implications for consumer rights and ownership. Key points of criticism include:

*'''Ambiguity and Length:''' EULAs are often written in dense legal language, making them difficult for the average consumer to understand. Many agreements run dozens of pages, discouraging users from reading them.

*'''Erosion of Ownership:''' By framing transactions as licenses rather than sales, EULAs undermine traditional ownership rights. Consumers who “buy” software or digital products often find that they cannot resell or modify them.

*'''Forced Consent:''' EULAs are often presented as “clickwrap” agreements, where users must accept the terms to access the product. This leaves little room for negotiation or alternative options.

*'''Restrictive Terms:''' Terms such as prohibiting repair or modification, mandatory arbitration, and broad data-collection permissions have sparked concerns about consumer exploitation.

*'''Revocability:''' Many EULAs allow licensors to terminate access at their discretion, effectively giving companies control over products users may have paid for in full.

*'''Hidden or Post-Purchase Presentation:''' EULAs are often presented only after a purchase has been made or not at all, making it difficult for consumers to review terms before committing. For instance, EULAs may be:
**Found under the lid of a supplement container.
**Displayed only after a TV is turned on for the first time.
**Included on the outside of a box, which is often removed by installers without the consumer’s knowledge.
*'''Changing EULAs:''' In computer games, EULAs change regularly. If you do not click YES (who reads this?) you can't play your already paid for in full games anymore.

These practices increase the friction for consumers who wish to decline the terms, as they are often unaware of the EULA’s existence until it is too late to make an informed decision. By engaging in such tactics, corporations can obscure unfavorable terms and ensure compliance by default.