EULA
Short for end-user license agreement, EULA or a UA (user agreement) is a contract between the buyer and seller of proprietary software that describes the purchaser's rights. For example, an EULA lets someone know if they can copy and redistribute software after buying it or how many devices can share it. Though some still exist in physical form, the vast majority of EULAs are displayed as a click-through digital contract with terms users must agree to upon installation. The user is required to click the "Accept" or a "Disagree" button or check a box saying they accept or disagree with the agreement. If you accept you agree to all conditions and can install the program. If you disagree, the program cannot be installed.
License agreement conditions
There are many conditions you agree to when agreeing to a license agreement. However, without reading everything in the agreement, it's impossible to know all conditions. Below are common conditions you may be agreeing to when accepting a license agreement.
- Only permitted to install software on one computer.
- Only make one copy of the software for a backup.
- Agree to not install the software on a network or in a lab used by multiple people.
- Agree that the software not be given away, rented, or leased to other people.
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