Fine Print Friday

PlayStation Network Privacy Policy Update

August 12, 2011
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The PlayStation Network (PSN) just updated its Privacy Policy, and Pro and Contracts is on the scene to review it and explain both how it affects you, and look at the changes from the previous version of the PSN Privacy Policy.

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Fine Print Friday: Best Buy’s Return Policy

August 5, 2011
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Best Buy is one of the biggest electronics retailers in the country, and is now spreading to other countries. It started in my hometown, and has been pretty amazing to watch it grow into the giant it is now. Some people are not huge fans of Best Buy, though, and their return policies may have [...]

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Wells Fargo vs. Ford Motor Vehicle Lease Agreements

July 29, 2011
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After much digging, I finally found an example of the terms and conditions of an automobile lease. The automobile manufacturers do everything possible to keep the actual details from being seen until it’s time to sign the contract. True, basic terms (like 0% APR, $1000 customer loyalty cash, etc.) are laid out because they are incentives to buy. But these teasers are always followed by something along the lines of “See dealer for full details.” But now you can read on to see full details….

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ADT Home Security Services Terms and Conditions

July 15, 2011
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This week’s Fine Print Friday looks into the nastiness that is the ADT Residential Security Services contract. If you sign this beastie, you’re in for some surprises. Keep reading to discover them.

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Navy Federal Credit Union’s Credit Card Agreement and Disclosure

July 8, 2011
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Last year I went through the terms and conditions of the most popular credit card from Bank of America—one of the largest banks in the United States. To contrast that credit card, this week I am exploring the credit card cardholder agreement and disclosures of the largest credit union in the country—Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU).

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Fine Print…Tuesday?: iTunes Terms and Conditions Update

June 14, 2011
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Anyone using iTunes or an iPhone has likely noticed that there was recently an iTunes Terms and Conditions update, which has changed some language that may or may not impact you directly. To update your apps or buy more music, you needed to agree to these terms, so let’s see what you agreed to, shall we?

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Fine Print Friday: AllClear ID Plus for PlayStation Network Customers

May 27, 2011
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Due to major security breaches recently, Sony is providing a year of free identity protection via Debix’s AllClear ID system for qualifying PSN users. Anyone signing up for this service is subject to AllClear ID’s End User Services Agreement. Since more than 70 million people are affected by this situation, this seemed like a good contract to review for this week.

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(Lack of) Fine Print Friday: ZaggSafe iPhone Warranty

May 13, 2011
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While considering a purchase of the ZaggSafe iPhone warranty, I noticed a distinct lack of fine print regarding what it covers. After looking into it further, I found very few—but noteworthy—restrictions on the warranty.

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