I think there is a fair chance that the EULA might not be upheld. It is a basic exculpatory clause, protecting them from their own negligence. First, one cannot obtain release from liability from intentional torts. If you have not given the MPAA authority to delete files off your computer and they do, that is an intentional tort - destruction of property.
Now, one could say that by accepting the EULA and installing the software you gave them authority. It is pretty clear that whoever installs this software has no bargaining power. My question would be did the installer assent to the terms of the contract? Did they know what they were?
I guess it depends on how they bill the software. If they make it really clear that it will delete files, I think users have less of a reason to get mad. If it is hidden and unclear that it will delete files, I do not think the exculpatory clause will hold up.
Yeah, I was going to say that ditching the laptop lcd in favor of this is not a good idea. I am a student and take notes in class on my laptop. I have no flat surface in front of me, so I would have no display!! However, some sort of blank screen attachment would be cool. That way, you could convert the laptop to a movie projector or anything...
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I think there is a fair chance that the EULA might not be upheld. It is a basic exculpatory clause, protecting them from their own negligence. First, one cannot obtain release from liability from intentional torts. If you have not given the MPAA authority to delete files off your computer and they do, that is an intentional tort - destruction of property. Now, one could say that by accepting the EULA and installing the software you gave them authority. It is pretty clear that whoever installs this software has no bargaining power. My question would be did the installer assent to the terms of the contract? Did they know what they were? I guess it depends on how they bill the software. If they make it really clear that it will delete files, I think users have less of a reason to get mad. If it is hidden and unclear that it will delete files, I do not think the exculpatory clause will hold up.
Yeah, I was going to say that ditching the laptop lcd in favor of this is not a good idea. I am a student and take notes in class on my laptop. I have no flat surface in front of me, so I would have no display!! However, some sort of blank screen attachment would be cool. That way, you could convert the laptop to a movie projector or anything...