Switching Barter Software Could Cost You $100,000

Take heed about certain barter software companies that have egregious software use and license agreements. Some companies, such as DoBarter actually impose a $100,000 financial obligation if you use other barter software, switch to a different barter software, allow your programmer or web developer to access their barter software, or decide you want to use your own barter software within one year of using DoBarter software. Do all three and you could accrue a $300,000 financial obligation to DoBarter.

Following is an excerpt of the DoBarter online Exchange Membership Agreement that can be found at: http://dobarter.com/Membership_Agreement.asp?

Member Exchange agrees not to use another on-line software provider relating to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) while using DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) software and for a period one (1) day less than one (1) year after termination of use of DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) software. Member Exchange agrees that violation of this creates a financial obligation of $100,000.00 USD from Member Exchange to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA).

Member Exchange agrees that giving software providers or developers access to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) system software Site Manager creates a financial obligation of $100,000.00 USD from Member Exchange to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA).

Member Exchange agrees use of DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) system software gives Member Exchange valuable information into the software requirements of DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) system software. Member Exchange agrees not create, participate in the creation of software relating to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) while using DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) software and for a period one (1) day less than one (1) year after termination of use of DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA) software. Member Exchange agrees that violation of this creates a financial obligation of $100,000.00 USD from Member Exchange to DarnFast Software Inc. (DoBarter/IBA).



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  1. I’m glad I read this before considering them! Thanks.

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