Legal Definitions - tear-me-open license

A Tear-Me-Open License is a type of software license that is printed on the outside of a software package. By opening the package, the buyer agrees to abide by the terms of the license. This type of license is also known as a Shrink-Wrap License.

For example, when you buy a new software program from a store, the license agreement is printed on the outside of the box. By opening the box, you agree to the terms of the license, which may include restrictions on copying or modifying the software.

Tear-Me-Open Licenses are often used for commercial software products that are sold in physical form. They are designed to make it easy for buyers to understand and agree to the terms of the license.