Marvin needs a particular computer software program to complete a school project, so he clicks his way to the software's website, clicks on the "Buy" button, enters all his credit card information and completes the order. Before he is allowed to download his new purchase, however, he must place a checkmark in a tiny box affirming that he "has read and agrees to the terms of the agreement." Like
millions of other computer user, he hasn't read the first word of the agreement. If the software causes massive malfunction of his computer, is he entitled to damages?
a. Yes, because this is clearly due to negligence on the part of the software developer.
b. No, because Marvin should have read the terms. He lied about reading them, so he isn't entitled to anything.
c. No, because the terms of the agreement specified that the software developer assumes no liability for the use of the software.
d. The result is uncertain, because there is no clear consensus among the courts in this relatively new area of law.
d
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