Assume you are obtaining and downloading a software program from Microsoft. As you give your credit card information, a screen is presented that says, "This transaction is a license; by clicking 'Yes' on the 'Submit' button on this screen, you agree to comply with all terms of the license agreement for this software, which you may view at the following website: www.microsoft.com." What is this type of license called and is it valid? Discuss.

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The Answer is This type of license is usually called a click-wrap license because it comes into existence when the "buyer" clicks an icon on the computer screen. These licenses are valid so long as the "purchaser" or licensee is given notice of the existence of the contractual terms and unambiguously manifests assent to those terms. Asking users to show assent by saying "I agree" shows assent.

Assume You Are Obtaining and Downloading a Software Program from Microsoft