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What is it about the GSL that is really a deal breaker?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nagol" data-source="post: 4409673" data-attributes="member: 23935"><p>Yes it was. I was being given HTTP 500 internal server errors on attempts to access. That typically hits me about 1/3 times I've tried to get there this summer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Here is the relevant section of the Terms of Use from wizards.com. This defines what behaviours a user can legally engage in on this site. Problematic sections have been highlighted by me. Failure to comply can get you banned/CnD'd/sued.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Why not? You've agreed to pay their costs, remember?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I strongly disagree. I've seen much more rigorous terms enforced. Remember, the licensee is entering into the agreement voluntarily. You are bound by all terms found in the license. If you cannot tolerate those terms, do not sign. Your "reasonable period of time" doesn't exist in the license you voluntarily signed, therefore you didn't think it was necessary when you signed. </p><p></p><p>Daily checking isn't sufficient unless you only sell once per day. The license could have been crafted with a cooldown / termination period, but it wasn't -- that why it is a dealbreaker.</p><p></p><p>If you assume that (a) WotC will not enforce the GSL and (b) even if they attempt to enforce the GSL the judiciary will step in and protect you, then of course nothing wil be a dealbreaker. That would be a very pleasant world to live in.</p><p></p><p>If you assume that you will be held to the standard of behaviour the GSL obliges by WotC and judiciary, then there are dealbreakers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nagol, post: 4409673, member: 23935"] Yes it was. I was being given HTTP 500 internal server errors on attempts to access. That typically hits me about 1/3 times I've tried to get there this summer. Here is the relevant section of the Terms of Use from wizards.com. This defines what behaviours a user can legally engage in on this site. Problematic sections have been highlighted by me. Failure to comply can get you banned/CnD'd/sued. Why not? You've agreed to pay their costs, remember? I strongly disagree. I've seen much more rigorous terms enforced. Remember, the licensee is entering into the agreement voluntarily. You are bound by all terms found in the license. If you cannot tolerate those terms, do not sign. Your "reasonable period of time" doesn't exist in the license you voluntarily signed, therefore you didn't think it was necessary when you signed. Daily checking isn't sufficient unless you only sell once per day. The license could have been crafted with a cooldown / termination period, but it wasn't -- that why it is a dealbreaker. If you assume that (a) WotC will not enforce the GSL and (b) even if they attempt to enforce the GSL the judiciary will step in and protect you, then of course nothing wil be a dealbreaker. That would be a very pleasant world to live in. If you assume that you will be held to the standard of behaviour the GSL obliges by WotC and judiciary, then there are dealbreakers. [/QUOTE]
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