From Ed Foster’s Gripelog: “Since we’ve been having some very serious discussions about EULAs of late, it’s nice to have a reminder that in some parts of the world they can still have a sense of humor about these things. In fact, one anti-virus software company in Romania appears to have stretched the license agreement concept into virgin territory.

A reader attending a recent tradeshow was handed a surprising promotional giveaway by the makers of BitDefender antivirus software. It was a condom - the BitDefender Prophylactic. “Secure your every bit,” the package said. “When used properly, BitDefender Prophylactics prevent unauthorized/involuntary exchange of potentially hazardous biological material.” While that was amusing, the reader was even more surprised to discover that in the package, along with the actual condom, there was a long “End User License Agreement and Disclaimer of Warranty” for the BitDefender Prophylactic. It started off:

Please read the following end user license agreement carefully. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions do not install the BitDefender Prophylactic (hereafter referred to as “the hardware” or alternatively “BitDefender Prophylactic”). By installing or using this hardware in any way, you are indicating your complete understanding and acceptance of the terms of this agreement.”

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