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Computer Contracts/Agreements

We live in a digital society.  Computers abound and in nearly every American home, a computer can be found.  But have you ever stopped to think about computer law?  I’m sure you’ve noticed that when you buy a new software program and install it on your computer that there is always a legal notice on the software. This notice determines whether or not you are allowed to copy the software, if you can install the software on other computers, and whether or not you may make copies and redistribute the software.  There is no doubt that piracy is big business, and some countries are not as adamant about honoring computer contracts and agreements as the United States would like to be.

However, in the United States, if you do not honor your computer contracts or agreements as they pertain to your use, installation, and distribution of software, you may face hefty fees and fines.  You could even face jail time and a trial.  There’s no questioning that you must adhere to computer contracts and intellectual property law.

If you are a software programmer or developer, you will want to ensure that your program and source codes for your software are protected.  You may want to seek the advice of an attorney to determine the best strategy for safeguarding your software.  By working with an attorney, you can draft a legal license agreement that will document the rights and usage that consumer’s will have when they purchase your software product.  If you have any questions regarding drawing up a legal license for your software, you should consult with a computer law attorney.  Additionally, when software programmers and developers find out that their programs have been sold illegally, copied, or pirated they may wish to seek the counsel of an experienced computer law attorney to seek damages.  If you have any legal questions regarding computer law, contracts, and agreements you should schedule a free consultation immediately.


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