OBLIGATION TO UPDATE DIGITAL PRODUCTS IN DELIVERY AGREEMENTS

Ratko Ivković; Milan Ječmenić

doi:10.5937/ptp2402136J

Authors

Ratko Ivković Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Priština, Knjaza Miloša 7, 38220 Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
Milan Ječmenić Faculty of Business and Law, University MB, Belgrade, Serbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ptp2402136J

Keywords:

delivery agreement, digital products, updating obligation, consumer, supplier

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the legal obligations to update digital products within the context of contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. Through a legal analysis of the provisions of the German Civil Code relevant to this obligation, the study explores the specificities that make this requirement distinctive for digital products. The research methodology includes a qualitative analysis of legal texts and relevant literature to identify key elements and challenges in the implementation of the obligation to update. The findings reveal that suppliers are legally obliged to provide updates for digital products even when such an obligation is not explicitly stipulated in the contract. This research contributes to a better understanding of the legal aspects of updating digital products and provides a foundation for future legislative initiatives and practical guidelines for suppliers.

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