Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access and computer fraud. Critical for defining terms about acceptable use and access restrictions in the EULA.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law governing copyright protection for software, including anti-circumvention provisions and takedown procedures.
Copyright Act: Federal law establishing software copyright protection and governing terms of use and distribution rights.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law establishing consumer protection provisions and requirements for fair and non-deceptive practices in software agreements.
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland that governs software licenses and information transactions.
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws affecting warranty disclaimers and liability limitations in software agreements.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law governing data collection and privacy requirements for software that might be used by children under 13.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California state law establishing data privacy requirements for users from California.
California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Enhanced privacy requirements for California users, effective from 2023, expanding upon CCPA.
General Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract enforceability, formation rules, and consideration doctrine applicable to software licenses.
