1. Chapter 11

2.  Electronic commerce (e-commerce)  The sale of goods and services by computer over the Internet  Internet (Net)  A collection of millions of computers that provide a network of electronic connections between computers 11-2 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

3.  An electronic connection of millions of computers that support a standard set of rules for the exchange of information  Websites and webpages are stored on servers throughout the world ▪ Servers are operated by Internet service providers (ISPs) 11-3 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

4.  Electronic written communication between individuals using computers connected to the Internet  Electronic mail contract (e-mail contract): A contract that is entered into by the parties by use of e- mail 11-4 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

5.  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 ▪ Requires spammers to label sexually oriented e-mail as such 11-5 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

6.  Companies that provide consumers and businesses with access to the Internet  Communications Decency Act: A federal statute which provides that:  Internet service providers (ISPs) are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites 11-6 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

7.  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  Assuming that all the elements to establish a traditional contract are present, a web contract is valid and enforceable 11-7 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

8.  Any computer system that has been established by a seller to accept orders  Counteroffers are not effective against electronic agents  Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act): A federal statute that  Recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds  Recognizes and gives electronic signatures (e-signatures) the same force and effect as pen-inscribed signatures on paper 11-8 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

9.  Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA)  A model state law that creates contract law for the licensing of information technology rights  Drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws 11-9 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

10.  A contract that transfers limited rights in intellectual property and informational rights  Licensor: An owner of intellectual property or informational rights who transfers rights in the property or information to the licensee  Licensee: A party who is granted limited rights in or access to intellectual property or informational rights owned by a licensor ▪ Exclusive license: A license that grants the licensee exclusive rights to use informational rights for a specified duration 11-10 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

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12.  A contract whereby the owner of software or a digital application grants limited rights to the owner of a computer or digital device to use the software or digital application for a limited period and under specified conditions  E-licensor – Owner of the program or application  E-licensee – Owner of the computer or digital device to whom the license is granted 11-12 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

13.  A detailed and comprehensive written agreement between a licensor and a licensee  Sets forth the express terms of their agreement  The parties to a contract for the licensing of information owe a duty to perform the obligations stated in the contract 11-13 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

14.  A federal statute that makes it a crime to intercept an electronic communication  At the point of transmission  While in transit  When stored by a router or server  After receipt by intended recipient 11-14 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

15.  Stored electronic communications may be accessed without violating the law by the following  The party or entity providing the electronic communication service  Government and law enforcement entities that are investigating suspected illegal activity 11-15 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

16.  A unique name that identifies an individual’s or company’s website  Registration of domain names  Determine whether any other party already owns the name  Complete an online registration form  Make the payment online  Domain name extensions 11-16 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

17.  Cybersquatting – Registering a domain name of another party’s trademarked name or famous person’s name  Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA): A federal statute that permits:  Trademark owners and famous persons to recover domain names that use their names where the domain name has been registered by another person or business in bad faith 11-17 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

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