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"EULA roofie" describes the practice of hiding contentious terms within an End User License Agreement (EULA). The term applies to situations where such terms, if made clear upfront, might cause a customer to second-guess their purchase. The term was coined by consumer rights advocate [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann|Louis Rossmann]]<sup>[source?]</sup>. | "EULA roofie" describes the practice of hiding contentious terms within an End User License Agreement (EULA). The term applies to situations where such terms, if made clear upfront, might cause a customer to second-guess their purchase. The term was coined by consumer rights advocate [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann|Louis Rossmann]]<sup>[source?]</sup>. | ||
This term | This term highlights the unethical business practice of "manufacturing consent" for terms which a reasonable and informed customer might reject. It also emphasizes the erosion of informed consent through shaming and conformity. | ||
By hiding contentious or unconscionable terms in dense legal documents, manufacturers exploit: | By hiding contentious or unconscionable terms in dense legal documents, manufacturers exploit: | ||