Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that addresses computer-related crimes and unauthorized access to computer systems, which needs to be considered in usage restrictions and access limitations in the EULA
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law that protects digital content and addresses anti-circumvention provisions, crucial for software protection terms in the EULA
Copyright Act: Core federal legislation governing intellectual property rights and copyright protection, essential for defining software licensing terms
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing unfair and deceptive practices in commerce, which must be considered when drafting terms and conditions to ensure they are fair and transparent
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law regulating the collection of personal information from children under 13, must be considered if the software might be used by children
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland that governs software licenses and information technology transactions
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws protecting consumer rights that may affect the enforceability and required disclosures in the EULA
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state laws governing data privacy (e.g., CCPA in California, VCDPA in Virginia) that impact data collection and processing terms
Contract Law Principles: Basic elements of contract formation including offer, acceptance, and consideration that must be properly incorporated for EULA validity
Clickwrap/Browsewrap Agreement Laws: Legal precedents and requirements governing the enforceability of electronic agreements and proper user consent mechanisms
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, which must be considered when drafting warranty disclaimers and limitations
Federal Arbitration Act: Federal law governing arbitration provisions, important for dispute resolution clauses in the EULA
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of technology and software, which may need to be addressed in international usage terms
