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An '''end-user license agreement''' (EULA) is a legally binding contract between the licensor (often a software or technology provider) and the end user (the consumer or business ~~purchasing~~ the product). It governs the terms under which the user may access, install, or use a product or service. Though historically associated with software, EULAs have expanded to cover a wide range of digital products and connected devices, making them a cornerstone of digital commerce.

An '''end-user license agreement''' (EULA) is a legally binding contract between the licensor (often a software or technology provider) and the end user (the consumer or business licensing the product). It governs the terms under which the user may access, install, or use a product or service. Though historically associated with software, EULAs have expanded to cover a wide range of digital products and connected devices, making them a cornerstone of digital commerce.

===Purpose of a EULA===

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**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.

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End-User License Agreements are a double-edged sword: they provide clarity and enforceability for licensors but often come at the expense of consumer rights and ownership. In the digital economy, a realistic balance between protecting intellectual property and user autonomy will remain a challenge for policymakers and industry leaders alike.

==~~=See Also=~~==

== Further Reading ==

*[[EULA roofie]]

*[[Terms of service]]

== References ==

[[Category:Common terms]]

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-An '''end-user license agreement''' (EULA) is a legally binding contract between the licensor (often a software or technology provider) and the end user (the consumer or business purchasing the product). It governs the terms under which the user may access, install, or use a product or service. Though historically associated with software, EULAs have expanded to cover a wide range of digital products and connected devices, making them a cornerstone of digital commerce.
+An '''end-user license agreement''' (EULA) is a legally binding contract between the licensor (often a software or technology provider) and the end user (the consumer or business licensing the product). It governs the terms under which the user may access, install, or use a product or service. Though historically associated with software, EULAs have expanded to cover a wide range of digital products and connected devices, making them a cornerstone of digital commerce.
 ===Purpose of a EULA===
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 **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.
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 End-User License Agreements are a double-edged sword: they provide clarity and enforceability for licensors but often come at the expense of consumer rights and ownership. In the digital economy, a realistic balance between protecting intellectual property and user autonomy will remain a challenge for policymakers and industry leaders alike.
-===See Also===
+== Further Reading ==
 *[[EULA roofie]]
+*[[Terms of service]]
+== References ==
 [[Category:Common terms]]