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The present study examines individuals’ reported awareness of risk associated with online licensing agreements including whether it is safe to agree to them. Attributions and associated user behaviors are assessed. Results indicate that most users report that they do not read any of the online agreements presented to them and others report reading only portions of them. Despite this, users click “OK” to terms that they do not know, yet can do little about, if they want to use online applications and software. Other beliefs associated with accepting licensing agreements are described. Implications for people’s interactions with online licensing agreements and the perceived risks associated with them are provided.
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