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Subject: Implied(?) Contracts
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Date: Wed, 8-Jun-83 23:22:29 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun  8 23:22:29 1983
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Thanks to Bill Ricker for his reply to my article. In reference to the contract
between software purchaser and manufacturer; I must admit I'm a bit confused.
While a few (very few) software houses reveal their proposed terms of purchase
on the exterior of their packaging, the majority hide terms and what litle
warranties made on the inside of sealed packages. It is my understanding that
the terms are not effective unless the warranty card is signed, agreeing to the
terms, and returned to the manufacturer. This is certainly the case for consumer
items; returning a warranty card limits the specific rights (or priviliges if
you wish to split hairs). Not returning it, (while sometimes impractical) would 
seem to preclude any disclaimers of fitness for use or other typical posturing.
Anyone familiar with this sort of thing? If I don't sign the card & return it
seems like archiving would not violate any "agreement".