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Kindle Controversy: Amazon sets a deadline for you to "own" your books.

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Amazon's New Kindle Terms of Service Explained | With Mike Vardy

Links from this episode:
https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-changes-licensing-text-when-kindle-books-are-purchased

Step by Step walkthroughs to download your books (if it still is possible)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGJDisov240

In this episode of Gray Matters, Steve Dotto and guest Mike Vardy discuss Amazon's upcoming changes to the Kindle bookstore's terms of service, effective February 25, 2025. These changes mean that when you 'purchase' a Kindle book, you are actually only licensing it, similar to how streaming services operate. They explore the implications for users, such as potential removal of books from your library and the challenges of downloading and retaining books. They also discuss the growing distrust in high-tech companies and alternative e-reader options like Kobo. Tune in for important insights and practical tips on navigating these changes.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:25 Amazon's New Terms of Service
01:17 Implications of Licensing vs. Owning
02:04 Potential Impact and Concerns
02:38 Discussion with Mike Vardy
05:39 Historical Context and Precedents
09:31 Steps to Protect Your eBooks
12:37 Exploring Alternatives to Kindle
16:32 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
19:09 Conclusion and Engagement

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Amazon's New Kindle Terms of Service Explained | With Mike Vardy

Links from this episode:
https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-changes-licensing-text-when-kindle-books-are-purchased

Step by Step walkthroughs to download your books (if it still is possible)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGJDisov240

In this episode of Gray Matters, Steve Dotto and guest Mike Vardy discuss Amazon's upcoming changes to the Kindle bookstore's terms of service, effective February 25, 2025. These changes mean that when you 'purchase' a Kindle book, you are actually only licensing it, similar to how streaming services operate. They explore the implications for users, such as potential removal of books from your library and the challenges of downloading and retaining books. They also discuss the growing distrust in high-tech companies and alternative e-reader options like Kobo. Tune in for important insights and practical tips on navigating these changes.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:25 Amazon's New Terms of Service
01:17 Implications of Licensing vs. Owning
02:04 Potential Impact and Concerns
02:38 Discussion with Mike Vardy
05:39 Historical Context and Precedents
09:31 Steps to Protect Your eBooks
12:37 Exploring Alternatives to Kindle
16:32 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
19:09 Conclusion and Engagement

----------

Sponsored by:
http://dott.to/groundnews
http://dott.to/magai

đŸ’»Join us for our live events every week: https://dottotech.com/event-registrat...
đŸ„°Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: / dottotech
đŸ‘©đŸ»â€đŸŽ€Learn more from Viveka at https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/blog

Beyond the Dreamboard
Articles by Post Executive Coach — Beyond the Dreamboard
I will guide you through the process of identifying what that purpose is and how to pivot your life around it. We won’t just focus on business strategy.

📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/
📾Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/

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