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Apple Forced To Clean Up Its Fine Print

Posted by Soulskill on from the by-reading-this-you-bequeath-me-all-your-possessions dept.

Barence writes "Apple has been forced to tidy up its online terms and conditions, at the behest of the UK's Office of Fair Trading. The company has redrafted its Ts & Cs so that it now accepts liability for faulty or misdescribed goods sold from its website or the iTunes store. Apple must also ensure that its conditions are 'drafted in plain or intelligible language' and that they 'do not potentially allow changes to be made to products and prices after an agreement is made.'"

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  1. Good news... by click2005 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    do not potentially allow changes to be made to products and prices after an agreement is made.

    As I've said numerous times, this is why EULAs are unenforcable in the UK. It does not stop Apple from adding a feature or function in the future and requiring the user to agree to new T&Cs. It also means they cant force an upgrade with new T&Cs without giving the buyer the option of a refund.

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  2. Re:But do they... by Duradin · · Score: 3, Insightful

    One blog. Two cases. Everything links back to the one blog. I think we've just promoted another molehill up to mountain status.

  3. Including fitness for a particular purpose by dirkdodgers · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I've always loved the absurdity of these phrases. Apple disclaims all implied warranties including the implied warranties that their products are what they claim to be and are suitable for the purpose they are advertised for.

    In other words, as far as Apple is concerned, if you open your new Macbook Pro box and find a boat anchor instead of a laptop, tough luck.

    1. Re:Including fitness for a particular purpose by daveime · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Finding a boat anchor would be a bonus. Boat anchors tend to be attached to boats, which have GPS that works.

  4. Re:Windows XP Professional license agreement by EsbenMoseHansen · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "In no event shall Microsoft be liable for any damages whatsoever, even in the event of fault (including negligence)."

    I always thought that these notices are very odd. I mean, can I put up a sign that says "In no event shall Esben be responsible for any crime he might do" and expect it to have any effect?

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  5. Re:Windows XP Professional license agreement by DriedClexler · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Well, the asshole truckers that carry small rocks without covering up the load think they're accomplishing something by having a notice:

    "Stay back 200 ft -- Not responsible for damaged windshields"

    Yet they know damn well that they'll be at fault for such damage. Go fig.

    I'm guessing it's just an attempt to deceive people into thinking they don't have rights that they really do ... which should probably be illegal.

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