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Originally Posted by MPDev

"Buyer beware" is not a legal term nor does not provide immunity to anyone involved in a transaction.

I wasn't implying that. What I was saying is people need to use the skills they have to determine if something or someone is legit. Do you walk up to strangers and offer them money to work on your house without checking them out? I don't pay for anything upfront unless I have done business with them in the past or they come highly recommended from those I trust.

Originally Posted by MPDev

Like it or not, as part of the transaction between those offering service and those soliciting services, this site does has obligations if it wants to avoid potential liability. Companies like eBay routinely remove fraudulent sellers and buyers from their site - for good reason.

I agree there are obligations, however I am not an attorney and don't know what Jelsoft's legal liability is. I'm sure they employ a fine team of attorneys who have advised them long ago they are not liable or this would not still be occuring...just my guess though.

Originally Posted by MPDev

As forum owners I would think you would be a little better versed in your potential liability for the services you provide.

I personally am very well versed in what my legal obligations are, but I don't freelance my services here so I couldn't say about this circumstance.

I will say I think from a strictly "good business" perspective, the org would be well advised to have a policy in place that at leasts prevents users from returning who have abused the goodwill here.

Originally Posted by phill2003

There is stealing code which to be honest has no intrinsic value and then there is stealing money. Stealing money is a criminal offence i would hazzard a guess that the same could not be said about stealing a hack.

Perhaps, but it's not just code I am refering to and those with the intellectual rights to the code or designs would probably argue there is intrinsic value...I know I would