Adobe End User License Agreement Allows User Auditing?
I am sure alot can be said about the EULA for the Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Flash Player, especially considering how essential a component it is for anyone who uses the Internet for more than just e-mail.
One reader submitted the following. I’d be interested in hearing about any actual *audits* that have taken place or why this language is included:
Lowpoints: This:
You agree that Adobe may audit your use of the Software for compliance with these terms at any time, upon reasonable notice. In the event that such audit reveals any use of the Software by you other than in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, you shall reimburse Adobe for all reasonable expenses related to such audit in addition to any other liabilities you may incur as a result of such non-compliance.
Means: We get to check your computer to see what you are doing and if we don’t like it, we can change it around until we do.
Highpoints: That IF I installed it, I would be able to see whatever pretty pictures on the internet that Macromedia allowed me to see.
[thanks to torley and small print project via cc]
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