Whoops, I didn't read that . . . what did I agree to?

How many times have you actually read the detail of the agreement for your legal "acceptance" of either a hardware or software purchase? Or even the use of a website by being a member? I am betting, probably never. Your reasoning: it can't really be that important because everyone else is doing it. Right? Well, after actually reading the iTunes agreement — I'm not sure anymore.

The following are excerpts from that agreement, which I am sure you have accepted:

• If a product becomes unavailable after a transaction but prior to a download, your sole remedy is a refund. . .
• Gift Certificates, iTunes Cards, Content Codes and Allowances, in addition to unused balances, are not redeemable for a cash refund . . .
• Apple is not responsible for typographic errors. . .
• An Associated Device can be associated with only one Account at any given time . . .
• (In reference to iTunes Genius) If you prefer that we do not collect and use information from your iTunes library in this manner, you should not enable the Genius feature. You can revoke your opt-in choice at any time by turning off the Genius feature . . .
• You are only authorized to burn an audio playlist up to seven times . . .
• You shall not be entitled to burn video iTunes products or tone iTunes Products.
• The delivery of iTunes Products does not transfer to you any commercial or promotional use rights . . .
• If Apple changes any part or discontinues the iTunes Service, which Apple may due at its election, you may not be able to use iTunes Products to the same extent as prior to such change . . .
• If you fail, or Apple suspects that you have failed, to comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement. Apple, at its sole discretion, without notice to you may terminate this Agreement and/or your Account . . .

THESE ARE ALL IN UPPERCASE:

• YOU EXPRESSLY Agree THAT YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE ITUNES SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK . . .
• APPLE SHALL USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROTECT INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THE ITUNES SERVICE . . .
• APPLE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE ITUNES SERVICE WILL BE FREE FROM LOSS, CORRUPTION, ATTACK, VIRUSES, INTERFERENCE, HACKING, OR OTHER SECURITY INTRUSION, AND APPLE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY RELATING THERETO.

Wow. Basically (and remember this isn't everything that's in the Agreement), it's much to think about. They've got themselves covered every which way. HUH?