READI
(Rights for Electronic Access to and Delivery of Information)
STRUCTURE OF EACH ENTRY
Contract Element
A term or element contained in most electronic product contracts (for example,
"Defining the Product or Service," "Defining the User," etc.). Each term (or
contract element) outlined in the table of contents may not be employed in
every agreement for networked information (or it may be identified
differently). Those who participated in this research believe that the content
(or primary issues included in most contracts for networked information) are
identified in this guide.
Definition
A neutral statement which attempts to clarify and contextualize each contract
element.
Discussion
Discussion of positions, strategies, financial implications, access issues, and
applications (among other things) which characterize each contract element.
Benefits
Describes benefits to either (or both) parties that are associated with each
contract element.
Risks
Identifies potential risks to either (or both) parties that are associated with
each contract element.