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An anonymous reader submits: "There's an article over at CNet about all those software contracts that are out there, and what to watch for before signing the dotted line. Using California's $95 million Oracle problem, they define what the general terms are that get used in software procurement and support contracts. While mostly geared at commercial software, one can use most of this article to target open source tech support contracts."

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Things To Watch For...

[Tackhead]

> There's an article over at CNet about all those software contracts that are out there, and what to watch for before signing the dotted line. Using California's $95 million Oracle problem, they define what the general terms are that get used in software procurement and support contracts."

At least in California, the list of "things to watch for before the contract gets signed" is pretty short:

1) A $25,000 campaign donation to the Governor's re-election fund.

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[skydude_20]

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Verisign has optional service agreement

[BoVLB]

I have to sign up for a Verisign test server certificate every two weeks. As part of this, I have to agree to a lengthy service agreement displayed in an editable TEXTAREA. Of course, I always delete the contract text before agreeing to it.

Re:Verisign has optional service agreement

[jeffy124]

oh that's too easy. you have to edit the contract such that they owe you cold cash for clicking "I agree." Oh and dont forget the clause requiring Verizon employees to bow to you when they pass you on the street, greeting you with "Oh great one"

Clause to watch out for

[TheSHAD0W]

When perusing a software contract, beware any clauses containing language similar to this:

Client agrees that all clients database are belong to us. You have no chance to appeal.