Chap. 17 Flashcards
What is the Internet?
A collection of millions of computers that provide a network of electronic connections between the computers.
What is an electronic commerce (e-commerce)?
The sale of goods and services by computer over the Internet.
What is World Wide Web (Web)?
An electronic connection of millions of computers that support a standard set of rules for the exchange of information.
What is an electronic mail (e-mail)?
Electronic written communication between individuals using computers connected to the Internet.
What is electronic mail contract (E-mail contract)?
A contract that is entered into by the parties by use of e-mail.
What is Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM Act)?
A federal statute that places certain restrictions on persons and businesses that send unsolicited commercial advertising, (spam) to e-mail accounts, prohibits falsified headers, prohibits deceptive subject lines, and requires spammers to label sexually oriented e-mail as such.
What is the Communications Decency Act?
A federal statute that provides that Internet service providers (ISPs) are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites.
What is a Web contract?
A contract that is entered into by purchasing, leasing, or licensing goods, services, software, or other intellectual property from websites operated by sellers, lessors, and licensors.
What is an Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act)?
A federal statute that recognized electronic ontracts as meeting the writing r
What is Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act)?
A federal statute that 1) recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds and 2) recognizes and gives electronic signatures-e signatures- the same force and effect as pen-inscribed signatures on paper.
What is the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA)?
A model state law that creates contract law for the licensing of information technology rights.
What is a license?
A contract that transfers limited rights in intellectual property and informational rights.
What is a licensor?
An owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to the licensee.
Who is the licensee?
A party who is granted limited rights in or access to intellectual property or informational rights owned by a licensor.
What is the exclusive license?
A license that grants the licensee exclusive rights to use informational rights for a specified duration.
