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In response to these concerns, California has recently passed legislation mandating that digital marketplaces disclose to purchasers that they are buying a license subject to terms—terms that may allow for revocation of access. This represents a vital acknowledgment of the eroding nature of ownership rights in the modern economy. There is a clear movement away from traditional ownership models, as evidenced by the current subscription-based economy where consumers are locked into ongoing payments for continued access to services.