fb

Apple users are (probably) liars…

Earlier this year we blogged about the CEO of Yahoo telling a lie on his CV. Whilst a number of you no doubt thought this was very bad, here’s a nice ethical question for you – have you lied recently?

My guess is that you have. Now before you get all righteous about it I think that you probably did it without even thinking.

Wow, this is pretty worrying isn’t it? A lot of you are studying for professional exams and if I’m here saying that you have lied without thinking about it then what does that mean for your profession going forward?

Terms and conditions (or T&Cs) are essential for companies which are operating on the Internet. For example, they clarify the relationship between the user and the supplier and make it clear what it provided. In reality, the chances are that they also limit the liability of the provider!

As well as having some great products, Apple also has a pretty significant set of T&Cs.

The consumer watchdog organisation “Which”, has recently released a report which criticises the length of some T&Cs.

For any of you that have loaded the Apple iTunes software onto your computer then in theory you should have read their terms and conditions. After all, you had to tick that you agreed with them.

The T&Cs of Apple iTunes reaches a staggering 19,972 words. To put this into perspective, there are more words in the Apple iTunes Terms & Conditions than there are in Shakespeare’s famous play Macbeth (if you’re interested, a mere 18,110 words).

For those of you that are fans of Shakespeare you may prefer Hamlet to Macbeth. If you’re interested, Hamlet has a total word count of 30,066.

If you’ve ever used PayPal then you would have agreed with their terms and conditions. If you had in fact read their terms and conditions then it would have taken you more time than it would have taken you to read Hamlet as the PayPal T&Cs have a phenomenal 36,275 words – 6,209 words more than Hamlet…

Share this entry

Recent articles

View All Articles
PwC Australia and the “Rule of Three”
Sep 21, 2023
Title
PwC Australia and the “Rule of Three”
Excerpt

As the future business leaders of tomorrow, it’s crucial for students to stay updated on key developments in […]

CIMA VS ACCA: which is best for you? (and what about CMA?)
Sep 15, 2023
Title
CIMA VS ACCA: which is best for you? (and what about CMA?)
Excerpt

When it comes to a career in accounting or finance, deciding which professional qualification to pursue can be […]

How’s your lipstick?
Sep 12, 2023
Title
How’s your lipstick?
Excerpt

In the world of business, understanding consumer behavior is crucial. The “lipstick effect” offers a fascinating glimpse into […]

How an online Certified Management Accountant (CMA) course can advance your career.
Sep 05, 2023
Title
How an online Certified Management Accountant (CMA) course can advance your career.
Excerpt

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, professionals are constantly looking for ways to differentiate themselves and advance […]

Waiting for your ACCA exam results…
Sep 01, 2023
Title
Waiting for your ACCA exam results…
Excerpt

Waiting for the results of your ACCA exams can be an incredibly stressful time. The uncertainty, the anticipation, […]

APM vs AFM ACCA: which path suits your career goals?
Aug 30, 2023
Title
APM vs AFM ACCA: which path suits your career goals?
Excerpt

“Which is easier – Advanced Performance Management (APM) or Advanced Financial Management (AFM)?”

ROI: how enrolling employees on ACCA courses will yield long-term business success
Aug 18, 2023
Title
ROI: how enrolling employees on ACCA courses will yield long-term business success
Excerpt

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the most respected global accounting qualifications. Organisations across […]

Would Michael Porter sleep in this bed?
Aug 14, 2023
Title
Would Michael Porter sleep in this bed?
Excerpt

Management theories play a significant role in guiding corporate strategy. And when it comes to strategy and management […]