Louisiana § RS 51:1963 - Requirements for enforceability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1963 — Requirements for enforceability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:1963. Requirements for enforceability
Any person who acquires computer software or a copy thereof shall be conclusively deemed to have accepted and agreed to all the terms of the license agreement for such software or copy thereof, including any applicable provisions contained in R.S. 51:1964, if:
(1) A written legend or notice is affixed to or packaged with the software or copy thereof in such a manner that the legend or notice is clearly and conspicuously visible upon cursory examination of the software and related packaging; and
(2) The legend or notice is prominently displayed in all capital letters and in language which is readily understandable to a person of average literacy; and
(3) The legend or notice states clearly that:
(a) Any use of the software or copy thereof will constitute acceptance of the terms of the accompanying license agreements; or,
(b) Any opening of a sealed package, envelope, or container in which the software or copy thereof is contained will constitute acceptance of the terms of the accompanying license agreement; and
(4) The legend or notice states clearly that anyone who receives the software or a copy thereof and does not accept and agree to the terms of the accompanying license agreement may, within a reasonable time, return the unused, unopened software or copy thereof to the party from whom it was acquired, or to some other identified party, for a full refund of any consideration paid; and
(5) The person acquiring the software or copy thereof takes such action as is stated in the legend or notice to constitute acceptance of and agreement to the terms of the accompanying license agreement.
Acts 1984, No. 744, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1963 cover?
Section RS 51:1963 ("Requirements for enforceability") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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