359110 - Require developers to accept an agreement upon submitting an add-on

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(addons.mozilla.org Graveyard :: Policy, defect)

Description

[Justin Scott [:fligtar]]

I will preface this with something you probably already know: I'm not a lawyer.

I have to accept an agreement before joining a forum, making an account anywhere, or brushing my teeth, and it seems like it would be best if add-on developers knew exactly what to expect as far as what AMO will do with their extensions.

I think an agreement should be displayed before each new add-on submission that states some things, such as:
- AMO can modify any part of your submission if there is need
- AMO can remove your add-on and the associated files
- AMO can delete or disable your account
- AMO can, but does not have to, mediate disputes between add-on authors (he stole my code/images/whatever)
- Possibly have them agree that they will not post inappropriate text/previews or malicious software
- Other stuff that shaver can probably think of best

Also, I think we're violating COPPA by not making sure people are at least 13 before they create an account and give us their email address and possible real name.

Comment 1

[Justin Scott [:fligtar]]

On second thought, I'll put this in Policy until it's actually necessary to implement something we come up with.

Comment 2

[Justin Scott [:fligtar]]

Fixed in Remora.