Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that governs computer crimes and unauthorized access to computer systems, crucial for defining prohibited app uses and access restrictions
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law addressing digital content protection and copyright infringement, essential for protecting app content and intellectual property
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law regulating the collection and use of personal information from children under 13, mandatory if the app may be accessed by children
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, crucial for ensuring transparent and fair terms in the EULA
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): State law providing California residents with data privacy rights, including right to know, delete, and opt-out of data collection
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA): State law requiring commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy and comply with its terms
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law protecting wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, in transit, and when stored
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, important if the app provides any warranties to users
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records, important for EULA acceptance
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State law providing uniform rules for electronic transactions, crucial for EULA enforcement
Platform-Specific Guidelines: Requirements set by app distribution platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) that must be reflected in the EULA
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state laws requiring notification of users in case of data breaches, must be addressed in privacy and security terms
GDPR Compliance Requirements: EU data protection regulation that may apply if the app serves EU residents, including data processing and transfer requirements
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, essential for protecting app content and establishing usage rights
Patent Act: Federal law protecting inventions and innovations, important for protecting app features and functionality
