Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Primary federal legislation governing software protection and intellectual property rights in the United States
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital rights management and copyright protection in the digital age
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation governing unauthorized access and use of computer systems and software
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation containing consumer protection provisions relevant to software licensing
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law, particularly Article 2, governing sales and commercial transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific legislation protecting consumer rights in software licensing transactions
GDPR Compliance: EU data protection regulation that may apply if the software processes data of EU residents
CCPA Compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act requirements for software handling California residents' data
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations governing the export of software and technology to foreign countries
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare software or GLBA for financial software
