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'''Lockout''' is the last phase of [[code-based enforcement]] of a [[software license]]. If after repeated warnings about time limits or conditions of use are ignored, and assuming the [[software license]] itself specifies that users agree to this lockout, the code simply ceases to work and won't [[reinstall]]. | '''Lockout''' is the last phase of [[code-based enforcement]] of a [[software license]]. If after repeated warnings about time limits or conditions of use are ignored, and assuming the [[software license]] itself specifies that users agree to this lockout, the code simply ceases to work and won't [[reinstall]]. | ||
It is anticipated that the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]] would have to set the exact conditions, recourses and appeals for this. It might commit to some basic performance and maintenance guarantees in the [[Consumerium License]] for [[paid or authorized | It is anticipated that the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]] would have to set the exact conditions, recourses and appeals for this. It might commit to some basic performance and maintenance guarantees in the [[Consumerium License]] for [[paid or authorized user]]s. This would not however guarantee any degree of performance or function for those in violation of that license. | ||
Thus, there would be no legal consequences for a module simply failing to work. | Thus, there would be no legal consequences for a module simply failing to work. | ||