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Zango offers a vast network of free ad-supported games, videos and downloads powered by proprietary and revolutionary time-shifted advertising technology. Zango allows users, publishers, content providers and advertisers to connect within one unique online community. learn more.

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FTC Adware Settlement a Landmark for Downloadable Software

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission reached a landmark settlement with Bellevue, Wash.-based adware developer Zango Inc. One of the largest distributors of adware in the country, Zango has for many years been associated with a range of highly suspect practices used to install the Zango software on millions of users' computers. The settlement not only required Zango to cut its ties to many consumers who may have received the software surreptitiously, it also helped to clarify what constitutes acceptable behavior in the downloadable software space. If properly enforced, the settlement has the potential to be a landmark for consumers and software distributors alike.

In January, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) filed a lengthy complaint with the FTC against Zango, which was formerly known as 180solutions. In the complaint, CDT identified many of the unfair and deceptive practices Zango and its affiliates employed in distributing its adware to millions of people over a period of two years.

The complaint raised concerns that Zango's business model, which encouraged a network of loosely monitored affiliates to install the Zango software on as many computers as possible, was perpetuating a continuous barrage of unfair practices involving Zango software. The terms of the FTC settlement go to the heart of issues raised in CDT's original complaint.

More important than the million payment called for under the settlement, is a requirement that Zango cease communications with Internet users who downloaded the Zango/180solutions software before Jan. 1, 2006. Not only does this provide relief for many unwitting Zango "users," it also sends a message that companies will not be permitted to retain customer bases built on patterns of unfair practices.

Two other aspects of the settlement could have far-reaching positive implications for the downloadable software market.

First, the complaint requires that Zango not install software on users' computers without first obtaining "express consent." As defined in the settlement, express consent must be clear, contain all relevant disclosures, and perhaps most importantly, be obtained separate from the end-user license agreement (EULA). Distributors of unwanted software often hide their disclosures in EULAs in hopes that users will simply click through them without reading.

Second, the settlement makes clear that Zango is responsible for the actions of its affiliates. Too many downloadable software companies, Zango included, have attempted to disavow bad practices undertaken by their affiliates on their behalf. This settlement makes clear that these companies can no longer sit back and claim ignorance as their affiliates violate the trust of Internet users.

The conditions of the settlement should send a clear message to adware developers that they must obtain real consent before installing software on users' computers, and that they cannot turn a blind eye to the activities of their affiliates. The key now is ensuring that Zango, which has struggled before with efforts to reform its practices, actually lives up to its obligations under the settlement.