Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 22-403
Implied warranty; merchantability of computer programs
Effective Oct 1, 2000Added by Acts 2000, c. 11, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 61, § 6, eff. April 25, 2000.State of Maryland
(a) Unless the warranty is disclaimed or modified, a licensor that is a merchant with respect to computer programs of the kind warrants:
- (1) To the end user that the computer program is fit for the ordinary purposes for which such computer programs are used;
(2) To the distributor that:
- (A) The program is adequately packaged and labeled as the agreement requires; and
- (B) In the case of multiple copies, the copies are within the variations permitted by the agreement, of even kind, quality, and quantity within each unit and among all units involved; and
- (3) That the program conforms to any promises or affirmations of fact made on the container or label.
- (b) Unless disclaimed or modified, other implied warranties with respect to computer programs may arise from course of dealing or usage of trade.
- (c) No warranty is created under this section with respect to informational content, but an implied warranty may arise under § 22-404 of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2000, c. 11, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 61, § 6, eff. April 25, 2000.