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is this allowed to put in an EULA?
Question : is this allowed to put in an EULA?
i was downloading a piece of software trough http://www.giveawayoftheday.com (free piece of paid software everyday for one day each) and when i was about to install i was reading the eula and came across this one
13. AUDIT. You agree that on PGWARE’s request you will certify in writing your compliance with the terms of this license, including your use of the Software only on the number of computers licensed. You also agree that we may perform an audit which may include examination of your physical premises with prior written notice, and that any audit conducted will be paid for at your expense including an initial U.S $ 500 investigation fee. Provided that an audit determines all computer licenses have been legally obtained you will be refunded any audit expenses incurred.
is this allowed? needles to say i didn’t install the software
software license audit
Best answer:
Answer by Joe
It is their EULA. They can put into it what they want. Smart decision on not installing it.
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#3 written by JoelKatz 1 year ago
It’s their license, they can put anything they want in it. However, that license term would likely be considered unenforceable because it is unconscionable.
Heck, I found one EULA that said: “Should a court find that some provisions of these terms of use are unenforceable, incomprehensible, shock the conscience of decent people, or are a violation of the Geneva Convention, those provisions shall still be in effect.”
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They can put anything in their E.U.L.A. that they want, however
it doesn’t become legally binding until you agree to the terms.
If it sounds like they’re bending you over a barrel – don’t agree to it and find a similar software program elsewhere.
It’s probably a safe assumption that most people never even read these agreements, so I commend you for having some common sense.