New York A08471 prohibits sellers from advertising digital goods with terms implying unrestricted ownership unless certain conditions are met.

New York A08471 amends the general business law to require sellers of digital goods to avoid advertising terms that suggest unrestricted ownership, such as "buy" or "purchase." This applies unless the seller obtains an affirmative acknowledgment from the purchaser or provides a clear and conspicuous statement before the transaction. The statement must clarify that purchasing the digital good is a license and include a method to access the full terms and conditions. This law does not apply to subscription-based services, free digital goods, or goods where the seller cannot revoke access.

New York A08471 prohibits sellers from advertising digital goods with terms implying unrestricted ownership unless certain conditions are met.

New York A08471 amends the general business law to require sellers of digital goods to avoid advertising terms that suggest unrestricted ownership, such as "buy" or "purchase." This applies unless the seller obtains an affirmative acknowledgment from the purchaser or provides a clear and conspicuous statement before the transaction. The statement must clarify that purchasing the digital good is a license and include a method to access the full terms and conditions. This law does not apply to subscription-based services, free digital goods, or goods where the seller cannot revoke access.