Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access. Must be considered for access restrictions and unauthorized use provisions in the agreement.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law addressing digital content protection and copyright issues. Relevant for software protection, anti-circumvention measures, and copyright notices.
Federal Copyright Act: Primary federal law governing copyright protection, essential for software intellectual property protection and licensing terms.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Regulates the interception of electronic communications. Important for any software features involving user communications or data transmission.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Regulates the collection and use of personal information from children under 13. Must be addressed if the software might be accessed by children.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Relevant for software accessibility requirements and compliance.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive privacy law giving residents specific rights over their personal data. Must be addressed if serving California users.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce. Influences how terms, features, and limitations must be disclosed to users.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties. Affects how software warranties and disclaimers must be written and presented.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions. Relevant for software licensing and sales provisions.
E-SIGN Act: Provides legal recognition for electronic signatures and records. Important for agreement formation and acceptance mechanisms.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls the export of commercial and dual-use items. Must be considered for international distribution of software.
HIPAA: Regulates protection of medical information. Must be addressed if software handles protected health information.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Requires financial institutions to protect customers' personal financial information. Relevant if software handles financial data.
GDPR: EU's comprehensive privacy regulation. Must be considered if software might be used by EU residents, even if US-based.
